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A MANUAL 



OF THE 



KNIGHTS OF TABOR, 



AND 



DAUGHTERS OF THE TABERNACLE, 



INCLUDING THE 



CEREMONIES OF THE ORDER, CONSTITUTIONS, INSTALLATIONS, 
DEDICATIONS, AND FUNERALS, WITH FOBMS, 



AND THE 



TABORIAN DRILL AND TACTICS. 



BY 



MOSES DICKSON, P.G.M., 

Founder of^the Order of Twelve. 



ST. LOUIS, MO. 
1879. 



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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1879, by 

MOSES DICKSON, 
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 






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ST. LOUIS 
Piieks or G. I. Jones and Compani. 



INTRODUCTION. 



Orders, societies, and governments were instituted 
for the purpose of making a united effort in a given 
direction. What one man cannot accomplish, many 
men united can. Hence great enterprises for the 
^ell-being of mankind are carried forward by com- 
panies. Governments are formed by uniting a 
number of people under one form or code of laws. 
Societies are organizations of a number of persons 
to accomplish a certain object or to obtain a desired 
end. Man was made a social being; he must have 
society, or the company of a fellow-being, or he 
will drift into barbarism and brutality. Man is an 
intelligent being. Civilization, art, science, and 
architecture and government, must come only from 
x united effort. Therefore, the Order of Twelve, 
£hat the members may form one band of brothers, 
united by the strongest of ties, • — friendly interest, 
love, and brotherhood, — do agree to form an organi- 
sation to be called the Knights of Tabor, or the Or- 
der of Twelve, and hereby pledge our word on oath 
to each other, in the name of our Omnipotent Father, 
to be governed by the following Constitutioij : 

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HISTORY. 



The Order of Knights of Tabor was founded in 
the city of Galena, 111., A/D. 1855, and known by 
the name of the Order of Twelve. The names of 
the organizers were A. H. Richardson, William P. 
Emery, James T. Smith, J. G. Johnson, R. H. 
Cain, and Moses Dickson. During the years of 
1856-57-58-59 the Order was established in many 
of the Southern States, and known by various 
names, yet the signs and passwords were the same. 
Many of the old members now living, who have 
passed through years of suffering and trials, will 
remember the words of comfort and advice we 
received in our Temples or Lodges. In the darkest 
hours just before the breaking out of the civil war, 
our links were fixed at all the news centres, so that 
in a few hours, in every hamlet, and in every town, 
city, and plantation, the members of our Order kept 
the people posted on that which interested us most. 
How was it that the colored people all through the 
Southern States knew every movement at the North ? 
The old members of the Order can tell you of a 
system of telegraphing unknown to Prof. Morse, 

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by which we reached every man and woman, and 
prepared them for coming events. In the conflict 
and during the war, and the changing of residences 
of many of the leading members, the Order grad- 
ually went to sleep. It is said that good institu- 
tions never die. Just so. The Temple of the 
Knights of Tabor has again opened her door, to 
stand open as long as the Order can benefit man. 
We call on the old members that have been spared 
to life from the battle-fields of the great rebellion. 
You are called to rally once more under the banner 
of the Knights of Tabor. Many of our number fell 
battling for freedom, and their bodies lie beneath 
the sod of many battle-fields. May the Great 
Giver of eternal life give them eternal happiness. 
Brothers, let the germ of the Order be watered with 
life ; let us perpetuate the Temple ; let us take up 
the old cry, " Linked to each other in friendship's 
bonds, hand in hand through life we will go." 
Our word, " Break every chain of injustice." Our 
trust is in God, the Ruler in the counsels and gov- 
ernments of men. 

Brother ! Friend ! We greet you ! Push the 
Order onward. 

MOSES DICKSON, 

jP. G. Mentor. 



CONSTITUTION 



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CONSTITUTION. 



ARTICLE I. 

This organization shall be known as the Knights 
of Tabor, or the Order of Twelve, of the United 
States of North America. 

ARTICLE II. 

FORM OF GOVERNMENT. 

Section 1 . There shall be a National Grand Tem- 
ple, and any number of subordinate Temples and 
Tabernacles. 

Sec. 2. The places of meeting for the Knights 
shall be called Temples, and the meetings of the 
Daughters shall be called Tabernacles. 

ARTICLE III. 
THE national grand temple. 

Section 1. The National Grand Temple shall be 
composed of all Past Grand Mentors, and the Chief 
Mentors and Vice-Mentors and Past Mentors of all 
subordinate Temples ; and Chief and Past Pre- 
ceptresses of Tabernacles. 

Sec. 2. The Chief Tribune of a Tabernacle shall 

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be a member of the Grand Temple during his term 
of office. 

Sec. 3. A Temple shall have three votes in the 
Grand Temple ; a Tabernacle shall have three votes ; 
each member shall have one vote, and each officer 
shall have one vote. The Chief Grand Mentor 
shall have the casting vote in case of a tie. 

ARTICLE IV. 

JURISDICTION. 

Section 1. The National Grand Temple shall 
have jurisdiction over all Temples of the Knights of 
Tabor and Tabernacles of Daughters in the United 
States ; and enacting laws, granting charters and 
warrants, and suspending charters or warrants for 
proper causes ; to receive and hear appeals, and to 
redress grievances and complaints arising in the 
Temples or Tabernacles, and to provide for its sup- 
port and government. 

Sec. 2. The National Grand Temple shall hold 
annual sessions on the second Tuesday in August, 
at ten o'clock, a. m., and thereafter as the Grand 
Temple may determine. 

Sec. 3. Special sessions may be called by the 
Chief Grand Mentor whenever he may deem it 
necessary; or it shall be his duty to call a special 
session when requested by one-third of the subordi- 
nate Temples and Tabernacles. 



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ARTICLE V. 

OFFICERS. 

1. A Chief Grand Mentor— C. G. M. 

2. A Vice-Grand Mentor — V. G. M. 

3. A Chief Grand Scribe — C. G. S. 

4. An Assistant Grand Scribe — A. G. S. 

5. A Chief Grand Treasurer — C. G. T. 

6. A Chief Grand Orator — C. G. O. 

7. A Chief Grand Drill-Master — C. G. D. M. 

8. A Chief Grand Color-Bearer — C. G. C. B. 

9. A Chief Grand Guard— C. G. G. 

10. A Chief Grand Guard — C. G. G. 

11. A Chief Grand Guard — C. G. G. 

12. A Chief Grand Sentinel — C. G. St. 

ARTICLE VI. 

DUTIES OF OFFICERS. 

Section 1. The Chief Grand Mentor shall preside 
at all meetings of the National Grand Temple ; he 
shall have power to call special sessions when he de- 
termines that it is needed ; he shall enforce order, 
decide all questions of order, appoint officers pro 
tem.,m case of the absence or disqualification of the 
officer elect ; he can give permission, by dispensa- 
tion, in all cases requiring a temporary suspension 
of the rules, laws, and regulations of the National 
Grand Temple ; he can organize Temples of the 



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Knights of Tabor, or Tabernacles or Daughters, 
either in person or by deputy ; he can confer the de- 
grees of the Temple and Tabernacle, or deputize the 
power by commission ; he can constitute new Tem- 
ples and Tabernacles by charter or warrant, install 
their officers, dedicate Temples and Tabernacles, 
visit and preside in any Temple or Tabernacle. He 
shall visit annually all Temples and Tabernacles, 
either in person or by deputy ; he shall appoint all 
committees that are not otherwise ordered ; he can 
order the Chief Grand Scribe and the Chief Grand 
Treasurer, with their books, in his presence, to in- 
spect the condition of the National Grand Temple ; 
he shall report annually to the Grand Session the 
condition of all Temples and Tabernacles, and the 
number of new Temples and Tabernacles ; he shall 
sign all drafts on the Grand Treasurer, and all other 
papers that may require his signature to make them 
authentic. • 

Sec. 2. He shall furnish new Temples with 
charters and books, and new Tabernacles w^ith war- 
rants and books ; he shall report to the Chief Grand 
Scribe, monthly, the names and number of the Tem- 
ples and Tabernacles that have been chartered and 
warranted, with name and address of the Chief Men- 
tor, and the Chief Preceptress, and with the monthly 
report he shall pay to the C. G. S. all money that 
he has received for charters, warrants, and books ; 



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he shall, at the annual session, give account of all 
the property of the National Grand Temple that is 
in his possession, and recommend such additions as 
are needed ; he shall turn over to his successor all 
the property that he has belonging to the National 
Grand Temple ; he shall, in his annual address, make 
such recommendations as he thinks will benefit the 
order. 

VICE GRAND MENTOR. 

Sec. 3. In the absence of the C. G. M., the V. G. 
M. shall preside over the National Grand Temple ; 
and in case of the absence of both, the National 
Grand Temple shall proceed to elect a C. G. M.jpro 
tern. In the absence of the C. G. M. out of the 
United States, or by death, or by physical or mental 
inability to fulfil his duty, the V. G. M. shall perform 
and fulfil all the duties of the C. G. M. until the 
regular annual session. 

CHIEF GRAND SCRIBE. 

Sec. 4. The C. G. S. shall have charge of the 
records, journal, register, and papers, and preserve 
the archives ; he shall have the power to provide his 
office with all the necessary books and stationery 
to enable him to perform his duties ; he shall keep a 
journal of the business of the Grand Temple and 
the proceedings of the Grand Session ; he shall keep 
a register of all Temples and Tabernacles, with date 



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of their charter and warrant, with the name of the 
town or city, county, and state where they are situ- 
ated ; he shall keep a record of all members of the 
Grand Temple ; he shall keep in his office a copy c £ 
the seal of each subordinate Temple and Tabernacl , 
attest all official papers and documents with the se il 
of his office ; he shall receive and give notice to ail 
the subordinate Temples and Tabernacles of all re- 
jected candidates, and of members that have been 
suspended or expelled ; he shall attend to and carry 
on the correspondence of the Grand Temple, and 
give notice to the Te 21 pies and Tabernacles when 
and where to meet the Grand Temple ; he shall per- 
form such other duties as are assigned to him by the 
Grand Temple ; he shall receive all moneys coming 
to the Grand Temple, and pay them over to the G. 
T. without delay, taking his receipt ; draw all drafts 
on the Grand Treasurer, and attest them ; keep his 
accounts ready for examination at any time ; he 
shall, at the expiration of his term of office, deliver 
to his successor all books, papers, and other prop- 
erty belonging to the Grand Temple. His salary 
shall be regulated from time to time by the Grand 
Temple. 

ASSISTANT GRAND SCRIBE. 

Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of the A. G. S. to 
attend to the business of the C. G. S. in his absence, 



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and in case of the death, removal, resignation, in- 
ability, or absence out of the United States of the 
C. G. S., the official duties shall devolve on the A. 
G. S. until the annual session. 

CHIEF GRAND TREASURER. 

Sec. 6. It shall be the duty of the C. G. T. to 
receive all moneys and valuables belonging to the 
Grand Temple, and keep a correct account of the 
same ; he shall pay drafts only when signed by the 
C. G. M. and countersigned by the C. G. S. ; he 
shall make an annual report to the Grand Temple of 
the business of his office ; his book shall be open for 
the inspection of the C. G. M., or any committee 
that he may appoint, at all times ; he shall give to 
the C. G. S. a receipt for all moneys he receives ; 
his books shall show the amount of moneys received 
and paid out ; he shall give a statement, in writing, 
at the Grand Session, exhibiting the amounts of his 
receipts and the amounts of his disbursements, and 
for what purpose the money was drawn ; at the ex- 
piration of his term of office, he shall deliver all 
books, papers, and cash that belong to the Grand 
Temple to his successor. 

CHIEF GRAND ORATOR. 

Sec. 7. The C. G. O. shall officiate at the altar 
and lead the devotional exercises of the Grand Tern- 



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pie, and perform the part of Chaplain on all public 
and private occasions. He shall be furnished with 
a commission by the C. G. M., constituting him a 
District Deputy. 

CHIEF GRAND DRILL-MASTER. 

Sec. 8. It shall be the duty of the C. G. D. M. 
to perform the duties of a marshal on all occasions ; 
to form and conduct all public processions of the 
Grand Temple. He shall have charge of the inside 
door of the Grand Temple, and perform its duties. 

chief grand color-bearer. 

Sec. 9. It shall be the duty of the C. G. C. B. to 
have care and possession of the Grand Colors of the 
Grand Temple, and to carry the Grand Colors in all 
processions and ceremonies of the Order. 

chief grand guard. 

Sec. 10. It shall be the duty of the C. G. G. 
to attend to the inside of the Grand Temple, and, 
under the instruction of the C. G. M., keep order, 
and convey messages from the inner to the outer 
Temple. 

CHIEF GRAND SENTINEL. 

Sec. 11. It shall be the duty of the C. G. St. to 
guard the outer door of the Temple when in session, 
and see that none enter but members of the Order. 



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ARTICLE VII. 

BOARD OF GRAND CURATORS. 

Section 1. The Board of Grand Curators shall 
consist of seven members of the Grand Temple, 
elected annually at the Grand Session. They shall 
be corporators of the Grand Temple. The incorpo- 
ration shall be held in their name. All donations, 
devises, or gifts for the Grand Temple, or for the 
benefit of any subordinate Temple or Tabernacle, 
shall be made to them. They shall invest in such 
stock, loans, or securities the funds of the Grand 
Temple as the Grand Temple may direct. They 
shall call in, sell, and realize on such loans, stocks, 
and investments, under the orders of the Grand 
Temple; collect interest, dividends, rents, and all 
money arising or accruing from any investments be- 
longing to the Grand Temple ; pay all money that 
they collect to the C. G. S., or, if for the benefit of 
a subordinate Temple or Tabernacle, they shall pay 
to the C. S. or C. R. The C. G. M. shall be a 
member and chairman of the Board. The Grand 
Temple shall furnish the Board with such books and 
stationery as they may need. They shall make an 
annual report to the Grand Temple of all their busi- 
ness, and, at the expiration of their term of office, 
they shall deliver to their successors all books, 
securities, deposits, stocks, papers, deeds, and 



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money that belong to the Grand Temple or subordi- 
nate Temple or Tabernacle. They shall audit the 
accounts of the C. G. S. and the C. G. T., at the 
annual session, and report during the session. 

AETICLE VIII. 

BONDS. 

Section 1. The C. G. S. and the C. G. T. shall, 
before entering upon the duties of their offices, give 
a bond, with such security as shall be determined 
by the Grand Temple, to the Board of Curators, for 
the faithful application of all moneys belonging to 
the Grand Temple, in accordance with the laws or 
orders of the Grand Temple. 

AETICLE IX. 

DISTRICT GRAND MENTORS. 

Section 1. The D. G. M.'s are appointed by the 
C. G. M. Their duties and districts are defined in 
their commissions. 

AETICLE X. 

ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS. 

Section 1. The officers of the Grand Temple 
shall be elected during the annual session, and in- 
stalled before the session closes. 

Sec. 2. The ballots shall be written. A majority 
of all votes cast shall be necessary to elect. The 



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nomination shall be made in open session. In case 
no candidate receives a majority on the first ballot, 
the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes 
shall be dropped, and so on in each succeeding 
ballot until one is elected. 

Sec. 3. The C. G. M. shall appoint three tellers, 
whose duty it is to count the ballots and announce 
the result. 

AETICLE XI. 

PERPETUATION. 

Section 1. In case of the death, resignation, ina- 
bility or disqualification, or the absence out of the 
United States of the C. G. M. and V. G. M., the 
C. G. S. shall call a meeting of the Board of Cura- 
tors, who shall elect a C. Gr. M. to serve the balance 
of the term, of which notice shall be given by them 
to all Temples and Tabernacles. 

AETICLE XII. 

POWER AND AUTHORITY. 

Section 1. The National Grand Temple shall be 
the only legitimate source of authority to enact 
laws, regulations, and rules for the government of 
the National Grand Temple, and the Temples and 
Tabernacles chartered and warranted by its author- 
ity. It has the positive power to investigate and 
determine all business or matter relating to Temples 



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of the Knights of Tabor and Tabernacles of Daugh- 
ters, or individual members ; to exercise a general 
supervision over the business and work of Temples 
and Tabernacles. 

Sec. 2. Any member of Temple or Tabernacle 
who has been suspended or expelled shall have the 
right to appeal to the Grand Temple. Such an 
appeal is made in writing, and filed with the C. G. S. 
The appellant is hereby required to give notice to 
the appellee, or no action can be taken or had 
thereon. 

AETICLE XIII. 

DELINQUENT, SUSPENDED, AND DISSOLVED. 

Section 1. Any Temple or Tabernacle may be 
suspended or dissolved, and its charter or warrant 
forfeited to the Grand Temple, (1) for neglect- 
ing or refusing to obey the constitution, rules, and 
regulations of the Grand Temple ; ( 2 ) for refusing 
or neglecting to make the returns to the annual 
Grand Session for two years, or the non-payment 
of dues; (3) for neglecting to hold regular stated 
or monthly meetings, unless prevented by some 
unforeseen circumstance ; (4) by its membership 
diminishing to less than a working or constitutional 
quorum. 

Sec. 2. When a Temple or Tabernacle is sus- 
pended or dissolved, it shall be the duty of its senior 



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officer to deliver to the C. G. M. or the Grand 
Temple the charter or warrant, books, emblems, 
furniture, regalias, and other property. 

Sec. 3. Members of any defunct Temple or Tab- 
ernacle, who were in good standing at the time of 
dissolution, can be received into any Temple or 
Tabernacle by presenting the C. G. M. certificate, 
and paying the admission fee. The application for 
such certificate must be accompanied with fee of $1. 
. Sec. 4. All effects and funds received by the 
Grand Temple from suspended or dissolved Temples 
or Tabernacles shall be restored when the Grand 
Temple, by a majority vote, at a stated or special 
session, reinstates such Temple or Tabernacle. 

AETICLE XIV. 

REVENUE. 

Section 1. The Grand Temple shall regulate the 
price of charters, warrants, rituals, constitutions, 
and blanks. 

AETICLE XV. 

RULES OF ORDER. 

Section 1. For rules of order, Dickson's Manual 
is hereby made the rule and guide. 

AETICLE XVI. 

The Grand Temple can alter or amend this Con- 
stitution by proposing such alteration or amend- 



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ment in open Grand Session, and if adopted by a 
two-thirds vote, the said alteration or amendment 
shall be submitted to the Temples and Tabernacles, 
in printed form, and if adopted by the majority vote 
of two-thirds of the Temples and Tabernacles, the 
next regular Grand Session shall, by a two-thirds 
vote, make such amendment or alteration a law. 



REGULATIONS 



OF THE 



National Grand Temple and Tabernacle, 



AETICLE I. 

COMMITTEES. 

Section 1. The C. G. M. shall, immediately after 
the opening of the Grand Session, appoint the fol- 
lowing committees : 

1. Committee on Credentials. 

2. Committee on Returns of Temples. 

3. Committee on Returns of Tabernacles. 

4. Committee on C. G. M.'s Address and Report. 

5. Committee on Ways and Means. 

6. Committee on Complaints and Charges. 

7. Committee on Appeals and Grievances. 

8. Committee on C. G. S. and C. G. T.'s Report. 

9. Committee on Obituaries. 

10. Committee on the Condition of the Country. 

11. Committee on Unfinished Business. 



12. Committee on Printing Proceedings, 



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AETICLE II. 

DUTIES OF COMMITTEES. 

Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Committee 
on Credentials to make out the roll of members of 
the Grand Temple, and to give the names of those 
that represent Temples and Tabernacles, and the 
names of proxy representatives for Temples and 
Tabernacles, or members. 

Sec. 2. The Committee on Returns of Temples 
shall examine the annual returns,, and report the 
number of members and the amount due to the 
Grand Temple. 

Sec. 3. The Committee on Eeturns of Taber- 
nacles shall examine the annual returns, and report 
the number of members and the amount due to the 
Grand Temple. 

Sec. 4. The Committee on C. G. M.'s Address 
and Report shall examine it, and refer to proper 
committees, and make such recommendations and 
disposition of it as will best benefit the Order. 

Sec. 5. The Committee on Ways and Means shall 
recommend to the Grand Temple the action to be 
taken on any matter that is referred to them. 

Sec. 6. The Committee on Complaints and 
Charges shall examine all charges and complaints 
that come up to the Grand Temple, whether from 



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Temples or Tabernacles, or individual members, and 
report for the action of the Grand Temple. 

Sec. 7. The Committee on Appeals and Griev- 
ances shall examine all appeals that come to the 
Grand Temple ; have all the witnesses and evidence 
before them, make a decision, and submit it to the 
Grand Temple. Should the Grand Temple refuse, 
by a majority vote, to approve the action of the 
committee, a special committee of twelve shall be 
appointed by the Grand Temple to try the case. 
Their action shall be final. All grievances shall be 
referred and determined on by this committee, and 
reported to the Grand Temple. 

Sec. 8. The Committee on C. G. S. and C. G. 
T.'s Report shall examine the annual reports of the 
two grand officers, audit them, and submit their 
action to the Grand Temple. They shall also review 
the accounts of the Board of Curators, and report. 
All accounts for money against the Grand Temple 
must be submitted to this committee, and reported 
on by them. 

Sec. 9. The Committee on Obituaries shall ex- 
amine the returns, and report the deaths of members 
of Temples and Tabernacles, with the proper obitu- 
aries and condolence. 

Sec. 10. The Committee on the Country shall be 
appointed for one year. They will make up their 
report during the year, and report through their 



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chairman at the annual session. It is their business 
to report the condition of the country, financially, 
educationally, socially, and otherwise. 

Sec. 11. It shall be the duty of the Committee 
on Unfinished Business to report the business that 
was left by the last Grand Session unfinished, and 
report to the Grand Temple the nature of the 
business. 

Sec. 12. The Committee on Printing shall have 
the transactions of the Grand Temple printed, and 
all other printed matter ordered by the Grand Tem- 
ple. This committee shall be appointed for one 
year. 

Sec. 13. All of the above committees shall con- 
sist of three members. The first named on the com- 
mittee shall be the chairman. 

Sec. 14. All other committees shall be called 
Special Committees, and shall be appointed by the 
C. G. M. or by the Grand Temple. 

ARTICLE III. 

RULES OF BUSINESS. 

1. The Grand Temple shall meet on the constitu- 

tional day and hour, and open in the Temple 
Order, on the Sealed Daughters Degree. 

2. The C. G. M. shall appoint the committees. 

3. The address of the C. G. M. 

4. Report of Committee on Credentials. 



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5. Report of Chief Grand Scribe. 

(J. Report of Chief Grand Treasurer, 

7. Report of Board of Curators. 

8. Reports of Standing Committees. 

9. Reports of Special Committees. 

10. Receive and refer and act upon Petitions, and 

New Business. 

11. Nomination and election of officers. 

12. Installation of officers. 

ARTICLE IV. 

REVENUE OF THE GRAND TEMPLE. 

The revenue of the Grand Temple shall be received 
from the following sources : 

1. Each member of a Temple shall pay to 

the Grand Temple, per year, 

2. Members of the Tabernacle, per year, for 

each member, 

3. Charter for Temple, etc., 

4. Blanks (12) for new Temples, 

5. Warrant for Tabernacle, etc., 

6. Blanks for new Tabernacles, 

7. Dispensations for Processions, Parades, or 

Festivals, 

8. Dispensations (general), 

9. Temple Constitutions, per dozen, . . . . . 

10. Tabernacle Constitutions, per dozen, . . . 

11. Ritual and Lecture-Books, per dozen, . . 

12. Blanks, per dozen, 



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AETICLE V. 

COMPENSATION PAY-ROLL. 

Section 1. The salary of the C. G. M. and C. G. 
S. shall be fixed from time to time by the Grand 
Temple. The travelling expenses, at the rate of five 
Cents per mile, shall be paid to the C. G. M., C. G. 
S., C. G. T., and such other officers as the Grand 
Temple may determine on at each annual session. 
The per diem of the above three officers shall be 
three dollars a day, during their attendance at the 
Grand Session. 

Sec. 2. The Temples and Tabernacles shall pay 
the travelling expenses and per diem of the represen- 
tatives to and from the Grand Temple Session. 

ARTICLE VI. 
TEMPLES and tabernacles. 

Section 1 . It is the duty of every Temple and 
Tabernacle to send at least one delegate to the 
Grand Session. The Temple or Tabernacle that so 
far forgets or neglects this duty shall be dealt with 
by the action of the Grand Temple. 

Sec. 2. A Temple or Tabernacle that neglects to 
pay their annual dues to the Grand Temple for two 
years shall, unless a satisfactory excuse be given and 
accepted by the Grand Temple, be suspended until 
all dues are paid. 

Sec. 3. A proxy for a Temple or Tabernacle will 



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not be permitted to represent it until all dues are 
paid. 

Sec. 4. A representative to the Grand Temple 
must be a Chief Mentor, Vice-Mentor, or Past Chief 
Mentor of a Temple, or a Chief Tribune of a Taber- 
nacle, or Chief or Past Preceptress. 

Sec. 5. Members and representatives must be 
clothed in proper regalia when in Grand Session. 

ARTICLE VII. 

THE MANNER OF GETTING A TEMPLE OR TABERNACLE. 

Section 1. For the formation of a new Temple, 
a petition must be made to the C. G. M. by twelve 
Knights, with the full Temple Degree. Said petition 
will set forth the name of the city, county, and state, 
with certificates of withdrawal from the Temple or 
Temples to which they belonged. 

Sec. 2. A new Tabernacle may be formed upon 
the petition of eight Daughters and three Knights to 
the C. G. M., their petition stating that they have 
the full Tabernacle Degrees, with said petition, the 
withdrawal certificates accompanying. 

Sec. 3. In places where the Order is not estab- 
lished, it is not necessary for the applicants to petition 
in form, but apply to the C. G. M. or a D. G. M. 

AETICLE VIII. 
crimes and penalties. 
Section 1. Members of the Grand Temple may 



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be tried for violation of the laws, rules, and regulations 
of the Grand Temple ; for immoral or improper con- 
duct, and for criminal offences against the laws of the 
national government, state, county, city, and village. 

Sec. 2. The penalty shall be named by the Com- 
mittee on Charges and Complaints, after they have 
carefully heard all the testimony ; and, when ap- 
proved by the Grand Temple, it shall be final until 
revoked by action of the Grand Temple. 

Sec. 3. All charges and complaints must be made 
in writing, and deposited with the C. G. S. or A. G. 
S., and read in open session, and referred to the 
proper committee. 

Sec. 4. If the accused neglect or refuse to appear 
for trial when he is notified (without giving an accept- 
able excuse), he shall be declared guilty, and must 
abide the penalty. 

ARTICLE IX. 

BLANKS 

Section 1. The C. G. S. shall furnish each Temple 
and Tabernacle with the following blanks : 
Blank Annual Returns. 
Blank Petitions for Membership. 
Blank Travelling Certificates. 
Blank Certificates of Withdrawal. 

ARTICLE X. 

REGALTA. 

Section 1. C. G. M. — Pea-green velvet collar, 



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trimmed with gold fringe, with twelve yellow metal 
stars, with the emblematic figures, 777, on the rio-ht 
side ; a rosette, pink color, with 333, metal ; black 
navy cap, or chapeau, with green feather and appro- 
priate trimmings, with gold bands, and metal letters 
T. D. P. ; brown leather gloves, green gauntlets, 
with the emblematic star, and sword. 

Sec. 2. P. C. G. M. — The same as the C. G. 
M., only with the addition of the letters P. G. M. 
on the left side of the collar. 

Sec. 3. All other Grand Temple officers the same 
regalia, with this difference : wherever metal appears 
it must be white, and white silver fringe. 

Sec. 4. Past officers wear the same, with the ad- 
dition of the letters of their past office on the left 
side of the collar. The members' collars trimmed 
with silver fringe ; seven silver stars ; letters, on the 
right side, K. of T. ; black navy cap, or cha- 
peau, green feather, with appropriate trimming, 
with silver bands, and letters T. D. P. ; brown leather 
gloves, green gauntlets, sword, etc. ; belt, red patent- 
leather, two inches wide, metal clasp, with em- 
blematic star ; sword, white metal scabbard, cross 
handle, — sword to suit the height of the wearer. 

REGALIA SUBORDINATE TEMPLES . 

Section 1. The color of the collar, light scarlet 
velvet, trimmed with silver lace and fringe ; seven 
silver stars; blue navy cap, with silver bands, and 

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white metal letters T. D. P. ; brown gloves ; gaunt- 
lets, dark scarlet, with emblematic star in silver ; 
belt, red patent-leather, two inches wide, white 
metal clasp ; sword, white metal or leather scabbard, 
tipped with metal, cross handle. 

Sec. 2. The officers the same, with this addition : 
the initial of their office in metal letters on the side 
of the collar, the Past Officers with the initial " P ' 
in addition to the other letters. 

DRESS. 

Sec. 3. The public dress shall be a black coat 
and black pants, coat buttoned up in front; black 
shoes or boots. 

RECOMMENDATION. 

Sec. 4. Care should be taken in the selection of 
the regalia, that all may get the proper color, and 
have them made after the regular pattern. For 
dress regalia get the best materiaL Let the caps 
and swords be all alike in your Temple. When you 
come out before the public have every thing clean 
and neat, but not gaudy. 

WORKING REGALIA. 

Sec. 5. The working regalia must be of the 
same color ; it can be made of any material. 

WHAT TO REMEMBER. 

Sec. 6. Kemember that our Order is not a copy 
of any other order, and that we are not copying 



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after any other order ; nor are we here for mere 
show ; but we are organized for the substantial good 
and benefit of our members, and their widows and 
orphans ; therefore, be careful what material you 
put in the Temple you are building, and do not 
make your Temple common by appearing often on 
parade. Take good care of your sick or disabled 
members, and bury your dead in a respectful 
manner. Obey every law, rule, and regulation ; do 
your part to make your Temple a pleasant place to 
meet in. Be courteous and kind to all of the Order. 

ARTICLE XI. 

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. 

Section 1. The Grand Temple shall create a 
special fund, to be called the Widows and Orphans' 
Fund. 

Sec. 2. This fund shall be managed by the Board 
of Grand Curators, and shall not be used for any 
other purpose but for the widows and orphans. 

Sec. 3. The Grand Temple shall regulate the 
amount to be paid in monthly instalments to widows 
and orphans ; this shall be done at each annual 
session. 

Sec. 4. The Grand Temple shall define the 
manner, and through whom, the monthly instal- 
ment shall be paid. 



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Sec. 5. When a widow marries, the instalments 
must cease to be paid. Orphan instalments must 
be regulated by the Grand Temple. 

Sec. 6. The Temple in whose jurisdiction the 
widow or orphans are must inform the Grand 
Temple of the condition of the family. Upon this 
report, the Grand Temple can determine the need of 
the instalment. 

AETICLE XII. 

THE TEMPLE. 

Section 1. A Temple must have their Charter 
framed and hung up in the Temple Hall. No 
Temple can be opened or any business done legally 
unless the Charter is present. 

Sec. 2. All regular business must be done in the 
Third Degree. None but monthly business must be 
done at a stated meeting. All petitions must be 
acted on at this meeting. 

Sec. 3. A special meeting must be called to give 
the degrees, or for lectures. 

Sec. 4. The Constitution and Regulations must be 
read at a meeting called for that purpose, every 
three months, until the Temple is one year old; 
any explanation needed by the members at these 
readings shall be given by the C. M. 

Sec. 5. A Temple can make their own by-laws or 




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regulations, but care must be taken that they do not 
conflict with the Constitution or the Regulations of 
the Grand Temple. 

FURNITURE. 

Sec. 6. The Temple House shall be three stories 
high: First story, eighteen inches square and one 
foot deep ; second story, fifteen inches square and 
one foot deep ; third story, ten inches square and 
one foot deep, made to open in each story. Color : 
First story, light scarlet ; second story, pea-green ; 
third story, white ; moulding gilded. Lettering : 
First story — On one side, the name of the Temple 
and number ; next side, the date of the organization ; 
third side, the city and state ; fourth side, Knights of 
Tabor, the Order of XII. Second story — First, 
777; second, 999; third, 444; fourth, 333. Third 
story — First, the eye; second, the clasped hands; 
third, the ear; fourth, the emblematic star; rings 
and pole for carrying. 

Sec. 7. The Book of Books; two cups; mallet; 
three pitchers ; sword ; girdle ; star ; shield ; book 
of laws, and three candlesticks, staff* and key. 

EMBLEMS. 

Sec. 8. The emblem can be made in any shape, 
with the emblematic 777 and the letters K. T. in 
plain view, or the emblematic letters, T. D. P. 



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PKOCESSIONS. 

Sec. 9. No Temple shall make a public display, 
except on funeral occasions, in any other month 
than August, without a dispensation. 

Sec. 10. No Temple shall be named after any 
living man, except by order of the Grand Tem- 
ple. 

Sec. 11. No Sir Knight can be elected to the 
office of Chief Grand Mentor until he has served 
one year as Chief Mentor. 

Sec. 12. A Past Chief Grand Mentor shall be an 
honorary member of the Temple to which he belongs, 
with all its rights, privileges, and benefits. 

Sec. 13. Every Knight must be a member of a 
Temple, or he loses every right and privilege of the 
Order, and all its benefits. 

AETICLE Xni. 

ORGANIZING NEW TEMPLES. 

Section 1. The organization of Temples and Tab- 
ernacles is hereby vested in the Chief Grand Men- 
tor, Past Grand Mentors, Vice-Grand Mentor, and 
Deputy Grand Mentors. These are the only legal 
officers to form organizations. 

Sec. 2. The fee for organizing a new Temple, 
with fifteen or more members, shall not be less than 
$3 per member. For organizing with only the regu- 



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lar number (twelve), the fee shall not be less than 
$4 per member. 

Sec. 3. The charter, books, blanks, and incor- 
poration must be paid for out of the money received 
by the organizer. 

Sec. 4. A chartered Temple shall not charge less 
than $5 for the degrees the first year of their organi- 
zation. For the second year and thereafter, not 
less than $8 for the degrees. 

Sec. 5. The price of charter, books, blanks, and 
incorporation shall be $18. No charter issued until 
the full amount is paid. 

ARTICLE XIV. 
NEW tabernacles. 

Section 1. The fee for conferring the degrees and 
setting up a Ladies' Tabernacle, for any number 
more than twenty, shall be $2 each ; for any num- 
ber under twenty, the fee shall be $3 each. 

Sec. 2. The price of warrant, books, blanks, and 
incorporation is hereby made $16. They must be 
paid for out of the money received by the organizer. 

Sec. 3. A Ladies' Tabernacle shall not charge 
less than $3.50 for the degrees, during the first year 
of their organization ; the second year and there- 
after, the fee shall not be less than $5 for the degrees 
and membership. 



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ARTICLE XV. 

LIFE POLICY. 

Section 1. The life policy is for the benefit of 
the widow of a Knight of Tabor who has been a 
member of the Order in good standing for three con- 
secutive years, or more. 

Sec. 2. A special fund to perpetuate the policy is 
hereby created and set apart, said fund to be used 
for no other purpose. 

Sec. 3. The National Grand Temple and Taber- 
nacle shall make an annual assessment on each Sir 
Knight of not less than $1, the assessment to be 
paid at the annual session, with the Temple dues. 

Sec. 4. The Grand Session shall, at the annual 
meeting, determine and fix the amount that is to be 
paid each widow. The Board of Curators will dis- 
burse the amount, under the orders of the Grand 
Temple and Tabernacle, and report to the Grand 
Session. 

Sec. 5. The payment to be made annually at the 
Grand Session, and to continue during life and 
respectability, or until the widow marries. 

ARTICLE XVI. 

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. 

Section 1. A reserved fund is hereby set apart 
for the benefit of the widows and orphans ; the 



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widow, to receive this benefit for herself and chil- 

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dren, must be a member in good standing in the 
Ladies' Tabernacle. 

Sec. 2. The creation and perpetuation of this 
fund shall be as follows : 

First — All money received into the Grand Tem- 
ple and Tabernacle treasury, not otherwise appro- 
priated, shall be paid into and become a part of this 
fund. 

Second — Every Ladies' Tabernacle is hereby as- 
sessed $1 for every twelve members, annually, and 
25 cents for every degree given each year. This 
money to be paid, with other dues, at the annual 
Grand Session. 

Sec. 3. Every Temple shall pay into this fund 
25 cents for each member, annually, with their other 
returns. 

Sec. 4. The Board of Curators will disburse this 
money, under the orders of the Grand Temple and 
Tabernacle, arid report to the annual Grand Session. 

AETICLE XVII. 

HOW TO REPORT. 

Section 1. The delegate to the Grand Temple 
and Tabernacle from a Temple, shall make a written 
statement, addressed to the Board of Curators, in 
detail, of the widows entitled to benefits under their 
Temple's jurisdiction, stating the age, condition, 



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deportment, social standing, and residence of the 
widow. 

Sec. 2. The representative to the Grand Session 
from a Ladies' Tabernacle must make a written 
report to the Board of Grand Curators, in detail, of 
the widows and orphans under the control of their 
Tabernacle, stating age, condition, and residence of 
the widow and children. 

ARTICLE XVIII. 

AMENDMENTS OR ALTERATIONS. 

Section 1. To amend or alter any part of the 
Regulations of the Grand Temple, the amendment or 
alteration must be proposed in open session and 
read ; and if received by a two-thirds vote, the said 
amendment or alteration shall be printed in the 
transactions, and be called up at the next session, 
and if adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Temple 
and Tabernacle delegates present, it shall become 
a law. 



GRAND TEMPLE JEWELS. 

(Gold, or Yellow Metal.) 




INSTALLATION CEREMONY. 



The officers of the Temple can be installed in 
public or private. Any C. M., P. C. M., C. G. M., 
or P. C. G. M. have the authority to install. 

INSTALLING THE OFFICERS OF THE GRAND 

TEMPLE. 

When about to install, the installing officer will 
instruct the C. D. M., or the Marshal for the occa- 
sion, to conduct the officers elect to the anteroom. 
The installing officer takes his stand in front of the 
Temple House ; the jewels of the officers will be 
placed upon it. The Knights are formed in line to 
the right and left in the hall, the right wing facing 
the left, — the centre of the hall clear. The C. G. 
D. M. marches the officers elect into the hall, and 
forms them in a semicircle, facing the Temple House, 
with the Grand Chief elect 'in the centre. The C. 
G. D. M. salutes the installing officer, and says : 

Most faithful Grand Chief, it is with pleasure that 
I present to you these Sir Knights. They having 
been regularly elected to fill the several offices in the 
National Grand Temple for the ensuing term, they 
have signified their readiness to enter upon their 
official duties. 

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The installing officer then addresses the officers 
elect in these words : 

Sir Knights, we are about to invest and intrust 
to your care the responsibility of carrying forward 
the work of the Knights of Tabor and the Daughters 
of the Tabernacle. The honor and stability of the 
Order of Twelve you are to guard with vigilance. 
It becomes my duty to administer to you the obli- 
gation that all Grand Officers have taken that have 
been installed. Are you willing to take it? 

Answer. — We are willing to comply with the law 
and rules. 

They place their right hands upon their breasts, 
and repeat after the installing officer the following 

OATH OF OFFICE. 

I, , do solemnly promise and 

swear that I will support and defend the Constitu- 
tion, Rules, and Regulations of the Grand Temple 
and Tabernacle of Knights of Tabor and Daugh- 
ters of the Tabernacle of the United States of 
America. I will, with all my ability, faithfully 
attend to and do the duties of the office to which I 
have been elected. 

The C. G. D. M. then places the Grand Chief 
elect in front of the Temple House, and says : 

Most Faithful Grand Chief, I now present to you 

Sir , who has been elected to the 

office of Chief Grand Mentor. He is now ready for 
installation. 



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The installing officer will then say: 

Attention, Sir Knights, Return swords and deff 
caps. Let us bow our heads and unite in prayer 
with the Chief Grand Orator. 

PKAYER. 

Almighty God, who, through Thine only be- 
gotten Son, Jesus Christ, hast overcome death, and 
opened unto us the gate of everlasting life, we 
humbly beseech Thee that, as by Thy special grace 
helping us, Thou dost put into our minds good 
desires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the 
same to good effect. 

O Lord, who never failest to help and govern 
those whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast 
fear and love, keep us, we beseech Thee, under the 
protection of Thy good providence, and make us to 
have a perpetual fear and love of Thy holy name. 
We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy graee into 
our hearts, that, as we have known the incarnation 
of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, by the message of an 
angel, so by His cross and passion we may be 
brought unto the glory of His resurrection. 

In particular, we implore Thy grace and protec- 
tion for the ensuing year. Keep us temperate in 
our meats and drinks, and diligent in our several 
callings. Grant us patience under any afflictions 
Thou shalt see fit to lay on us, and minds always 
contented with our present condition. Give us 
grace to be just and upright in all our dealings ; 
quiet and peaceable, full of compassion, and ready 
to do good to all men, according to our abilities and 



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opportunities. Direct us in ail our ways, and pros- 
per the works of our hands in the business of our 
several stations. Defend us from all dangers and 
adversities, and be graciously pleased to take us, 
and all things belonging to us, under Thy fatherly 
care and protection. These things, and whatever 
else Thou shalt see necessary and convenient to us, 
we humbly beg, through the merits and mediation 
of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. 
Amen. 

Response. — Amen, amen, and amen! 

The Sir Knights will cover, and the installing offi- 
cer will proceed with the installation. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE GRAND CHIEF ELECT. 

Most Faithful Sir : You have been chosen by the 
suffrage of the Sir Knights to the most exalted 
position in the National Grand Temple. You have 
my congratulations upon your elevation to that 
eminent station. With pleasure I now invest you 
with the jewel of your office. 

The C. G. D. M. affixes the badge to the left 
breast of the Grand Chief, and conducts him to the 
grand seat. The installing officer says : 

Sir Knights, salute your Grand Chief. 

The Sir Knights give the grand salute three times, 
and at each salute they say : 
" We welcome !" 



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The installing officer then says : 

Most Faithful Grand Chief: The evident love you 
have for our beloved Order, and your intimate 
acquaintance with the duties of every department to 
work the laws, rules, and regulations of the Temple 
and Tabernacle, makes it unnecessary that I should 
repeat them at this time. The high honor of this 
office has its weighty responsibilities. Your author- 
ity will be respected by every true Knight ; your 
commands and orders will meet with ready obedi- 
ence. Each Taborian Knight will cheerfully sus- 
tain you in your care over the interests of your 
large jurisdiction. You will feel the necessity in 
your daily life and actions to exemplify the excellent 
teachings of our beloved Order. Be thou an example 
that all Sir Knights will gladly follow. Be faithful 
to the end. 

The installing officer says to the Grand Temple : 

" Behold your Grand Chief." 

The Grand Temple is seated ; and if the Grand 
Chief desires to make any remarks, this is the 
proper time. 

When the Grand Chief closes his remarks, the 
G. C. D. M. presents the other grand officers for 
installation, which can be done by the Grand Chief 
in person, or by deputy. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE VICE-GRAND MENTOR. 
Right Faithful Sir : The important station to 



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which the suffrages of your brother Knights have 
called you demonstrates the confidence that they 
have in your integrity and ability, and that you 
will faithfully discharge the duties of the office. 
You are the nearest successor of the Chief Grand 
Mentor. Should any unforeseen casualty happen 
to him, so as to prevent him from fulfilling the 
duties committed to his care, which the Lord forbid, 
you are to assume the responsibilities and functions 
of that office. In his presence, you are to assist 
him with counsel and advice. I now invest you 
with the jewel of your office. Be faithful to duty. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE CHIEF SCRIBE. 

Right Faithful Sir : The useful and honorable 
station that the voice of your brother Knights has 
called you to fill shows the confidence they repose 
in your capacity to discharge the duties of this most 
important office. The position is one that lequires 
prompt action and punctuality, and a strict fidelity 
to matters and business appertaining to your several 
duties. I have no doubt but that you will use all 
diligence and correctness in the discharge of the 
important duties committed to your care, that 
benefit may accrue to the Grand Temple and Taber- 
nacle, and honor be awarded to you by the Sir 
Knights. I now invest you with the jewel of your 
office. Be faithful to your duty. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE ASSISTANT GRAND SCRIBE. 
Right Faithful Sir : You have been elected to 
the duties of Assistant Grand Scribe by the will of 
your brother Knights. Every station in the Grand 



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Temple and Tabernacle is an honor to him that 
receives it. Be true to your Order and faithful to 
your promise. I now invest you with the jewel of 
your office. Remember the books. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE CHIEF GRAND TREASURER. 

Right Faithful Sir : The members of the Grand 
Temple and Tabernacle, in their choice of you to the 
very responsible station of Grand Treasurer, have 
proved the confidence they have in your integrity 
and honor. The qualities that should be found in 
the officer that fills this position are honesty, accu- 
racy, and faithfulness. Be accurate in keeping a 
fair account of all receipts and disbursements, and 
careful in preserving all the property and moneys 
that may come into your hands with fidelity ; render 
a just account of all your business with the Order > 
when called on by the proper authority. I now 
invest you with the jewel of your office. Be faithful 
and prompt in the discharge of the trust we now 
confide to your hands. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE CHIEF GRAND ORATOR. 

Right Faithful Sir: Reverend brother Knight, 
your high calling as a Christian minister has pre- 
pared you for the duties to which you have been 
elected. Your official duty is of the highest impor- 
tance to Sir Knights, and so interesting that they 
require punctual attendance at all meetings of the 
Grand Temple and Tabernacle. May you be thor- 
oughly furnished and abundantly provided for the 
good work. May you be established and perfected 



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in your holy order by Him who presides and rules 
over the destinies of mankind, and sits as Supreme 
Grand Chief of the Universe. I now invest you 
with the jewel of your office. Be thou faithful until 
your work is finished on earth, and the Most Faith- 
ful Grand Chief of the Heavenly Temple will give 
vou a crown of life. 

INSTKUCTION TO THE CHIEF GKAND DKILL-MASTEK. 

Eight Faithful Sir : Having been elected to the 
important station of Chief Grand Drill-Master, you 
will find pleasure in the discharge of j^our several 
duties. I admonish you to be zealous and active in 
your teachings and instructions to the Sir Knights. 
You have in charge the entrance of the Grand 
Temple and Tabernacle during the hours of busi- 
ness, and the command of the Sir Knights when on 
duty. I would remind you of the necessity of dili- 
gence in the duties that devolve upon you. I now 
invest you with the jewel of your office. Be thou 
a faithful soldier, and promptly discharge every 
duty. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE CHIEF STANDAKD-BEABEK. 

Eight Faithful Sir : To you has been intrusted 
the banner of our Order. The distinguished honor 
of being Grand Standard-Bearer of the Knights of 
Tabor having been conferred on you by the voice of 
your brother members, I now give to your care and 
official custody the gonfalon of the Grand Temple. ( 
It is the rallying-point in time of danger. It is 
your duty to display and protect it when it is 



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unfurled. It reminds the Sir Knights that our 
order is perpetuated for the benefit and good of 
humanity. I now invest you with the jewel of your 
office. Be faithful to the trust we give into your 
hands. May the Lord give you strength. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE CHIEF GRAND GUARDS. 

Eight Faithful Sirs : Having been elected to the 
station of Chief Grand Guards, I congratulate you 
upon the trust that is reposed in your worthiness to 
attend the important duties pertaining to your office. 
You will, therefore, be punctual in the observance 
of the several official duties of the station, by which 
you will merit the approval of your brother members, 
and the honorable commendation of all Sir Knights. 
I now invest you with the jewel of your office. Be 
faithful to every duty. 

INSTRUCTION TO THE CHIEF GRAND SENTINEL. 

Eight Faithful Sir : The responsibility of the 
station to which you have been elected by the suf- 
frage of your brother Knights — that of Chief Grand 
Sentinel — cannot be estimated. Holding the out- 
post and guarding the entrance of our sacred Tem- 
ple, I admonish you to be vigilant and sleepless. 
Look well to every avenue of approach. May you 
have courage to keep every enemy at bay. Be kind 
and courteous to all Sir Knights that hail the outer 
portals. I now invest you with the jewel of your 
office. Be thou faithful as a watchman upon the 
outer lines, and give timely warning of any approach- 
ing danger. 



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INSTRUCTION TO THE BOARD OF GRAND CURATORS. 

Sir Knights : By the will of your brother Knights, 
you have been called to the duties of Grand Cura- 
tors. The position is of great responsibility and 
sacred trust. To vou are intrusted the funds of the 
widows and orphans of deceased Sir Knights. The 
gifts and donations for the benefit of the Grand 
Temple or subordinate Temples and Tabernacles are 
placed in your charge. I need not admonish you to 
be watchful of the interests of our Order, for you 
would not have been chosen had not the members 
of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle had the utmost 
confidence in your integrity and ability. I now in- 
vest you with the jewel of your office. Be ye 
faithful, and let your light shine with true goodness. 
Be zealous in the discharge of every known duty. 

THE OFFICERS OF THE GRAND TABERNACLE. 

The Most Faithful Chief Grand Mentor announces 
the appointments made for the Grand Tabernacle. 
As each name is announced, the Chief Grand Drill- 
Master conducts the Daughter to her appropriate 
seat, and proclaims her name and office. The Sir 
Knights that are not in office stand during this part 
of the ceremony. After which all are seated, and 
the Past Chief Grand Mentor or the Chief Grand 
Orator delivers the following charge : 

CHARGE TO GRAND OFFICERS. 
Sir Knights : Having been elected and installed, 



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with the necessary ceremonies, into the several sta- 
tions of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, the 
duties of your various positions you will find fully 
laid down in the Constitutions of the Order. While 
your work seems separate and divided, it is really 
not so. In the erection of our Temple a variety of 
material is used. Workmen of separate callings 
have their part to perform to make the building 
complete. Just so we are building a great Temple 
for the good and interest of humanity. The erection 
requires sundry talents and various workmen, each 
in their several departments. Collectively and 
individually, you are to contribute your part in the 
grand undertaking, that, by a union of action and a 
determination to do your whole duty, our Order 
will continue to move forward to power and useful- 
ness. The past history of the Grand Temple and 
Tabernacle is a gallant one. Its record is clear and 
bright. That you will earnestly strive to keep it 
so I have no doubt. I ask you to put your trust 
in the Lord of Hosts. He is a tower of strength. 
By the faithful discharge of your several duties, you 
will receive the hearty approval of your brother 
members. May God, the giver of every good and per- 
fect gift, guide and direct you in your labor of love. 
Take the shield of faith and the sword of the spirit, 
and the breast-plate of righteousness, which is the 
command of God. May peace and harmony, and 
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, be with you all for- 
ever. Amen. 

Response. — May the Lord direct us. 



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THE REVIEW. 



The procession is formed of Sir Knights and 
Daughters, and marched three times around the 
hall. The officers remain seated. When the Daugh- 
ters are seated, the Knights are exercised in the 
sword drill by the Chief Grand Drill-Master, 





<y~&>e^ 



Elected and installed Chief Grand Mentor 



August, A.B. 1878. 



at the Annual Session, 



KNIGHT EMBLEMS, 

(Gold or Silver.) 







Grand temple and Tabernacle. 



1. The Grand Temple will open for business in 
the Sealed Daughters Degree. 

2. The officers are seated as the form represents. 

3. The Ladies' Tabernacle is represented in the 
Grand Temple by the Chief Preceptress or the 
Tribunes. 

4. The Grand Officers of the Tabernacle are 
appointed by the Chief Grand Mentor immediately 
after his installation. They hold an honorary posi- 
tion, — an office of honor. 

5. The Chief Grand Preceptress is seated to the 
left of the C. G. M. 

6. The Vice-Grand Preceptress is seated to the 
left of the V. G. M. 

7. The Chief Grand Eecorder is seated to the left 
of the C. G. S. 

8. The Vice-Grand Eecorder is seated to the left 
of the A. G. S. 

9. The Chief Grand Treasurer is seated to the 
left of the C. G. T. 

10. The Chief Grand Priestess is seated to the 
left of the C. G. O. 

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11. The Chief Grand Inner Sentinel is seated to 
the right of the C. G. D. M. 

12. The Chief Grand Outer Sentinel is seated to 
the left of the I. G. S. 

13. The Board of Grand Visitors are seated to the 
left of the Board of Grand Curators. 

14. The Board of Grand Examiners are seated to 
the left of the C. G. T. 

15. Past Grand Mentors and Past Grand Precep- 
tresses are seated to the right of the C. G. M. 

16. The letter " D" is where the C. G. D. M. 
stands when he proclaims the installation of the 
Daughters. 

17. The officers, members, and visitors must wear 
their appropriate regalia and jewels during the ses- 
sion of the Grand Temple. 

18. The Sir Knights have seventeen Grand Offi- 
cers, the Ladies' Tabernacle have fourteen Grand 
Officers in the Grand Temple, making a total of 
thirty-one Grand Officers. 

19. A Sir Knight that has been installed Chief 
Mentor is a life-member of the Grand Temple. 

20. The Vice-Mentor is a member of the Grand 
Temple during his term of office. 

21. A Daughter that has been installed a Chief 
Preceptress is a life-member of the Grand Temple. 

22. The Tribunes of the Ladies' Tabernacle are 
members of the Grand Temple during their term of 
office. 



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23. When a member of the Grand Temple loses 
his or her membership in a Subordinate Temple or 
Tabernacle, they lose their membership in the Grand 
Temple also. 

24. The members of the Grand Temple, to per- 
petuate their membership, are required to pay $1 
per year into the Widows and Orphans' Fund. 

25. A neglect to pay the Grand Temple fee of 
$1 for two consecutive years will work a forfeiture 
of membership. 

26. All visitors to the Grand Temple must be in 
good standing in their Temple or Tabernacle. 



FORM OF TEMPLE. 




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Reception Room 



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FORM OF TEMPLE HOUSE, 



CONSTITUTION, 



RULES AND REGULATIONS 



OF 



SUBORDINATE TEMPLES 



OF 



KNIGHTS OF TABOR. 



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CONSTITUTION 



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SUBORDINATE TEMPLES. 



ARTICLE I. 

Section 1. This Temple shall be known byname 

as the , No. — , of , State of , 

of the Knights of Tabor, and not otherwise. 

Sec. 2. The officers shall be : 

1. A Chief Mentor, . . . C. M. 

2. A Vice-Mentor, V. M. 

3. A Chief Scribe, OS. 

4. Assistant Scribe A. S. 

5. Chief Treasurer, C. T. 

6. Chief Orator, . CO. 

7. Chief Drill-Master, . . C. D. M. 

8. Chief Standard-Bearer, ....... C. S. B. 

9. Chief Guard, C. G. 

10. Chief Guard, C. G. 

11. Chief Guard, C. G. 

12. Chief Sentinel, C. St. 

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Sec. 3. All of them shall be elected annually, at 
the regular meeting in the month of July, and in- 
stalled on or before the second Tuesday in the 
month of August of each year. 

ARTICLE II. 

THE DUTIES OF OFFICERS. 

Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Chief Men- 
tor to preside at all the meetings of the Temple. 
He shall call special meetings whenever he may 
deem it necessary. He shall decide all questions of 
law, order, or rules. The Temple, whenever in ses- 
sion, shall be under his supervision, and he shall 
cause the business to be done by the rules. He 
shall decide the time for closing, without a motion. 
He shall perform all other duties belonging to his 

office. 

vice-mentor. 

Sec. 2. The V. M. shall fill the duties of the C. 
M. when he is absent, and, in his presence, assist in 
the several duties of the office. Should both C. M. 
and V. M. be absent at the hour of opening meet- 
ings, one of the Chief Guards opens the Temple and 
fills the duties of the presiding officer pro tern. 

CHIEF SCRIBE. 

Sec. 3. The Chief Scribe shall keep the books of 
the Temple, — the records and the roll of members. 
He shall keep a regular account with each member, 



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and collect all dues, fines, and other monevs belon" - - 
ing to the Temple, and pay them into the treasury. 
He shall record the doings of each meeting plainly 
and neatly, and report to the Temple, when called 
on, the condition of the treasury. He shall make a 
regular report of the Temple, at the regular meeting 
in the month of July. He shall draw all orders for 
money on the treasury, and see that they are signed 
by the CM., and countersigned by himself. 

ASSISTANT SCRIBE. 

Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the Assistant 
Scribe to assist the C. S. in his several duties, and 
to fulfil all the duties of the C. S. when he, the C. 
S., is absent. 

CHIEF TREASURER. 

Sec. 5. The Chief Treasurer shall receive all the 
moneys and valuables belonging to the Temple, and 
pay all orders when drawn properly. He shall keep 
a correct account of all moneys received and paid 
out. He shall report, when called on by the C. M., 
the condition of the treasury. He shall make a re- 
port at the regular meeting in July. He shall give 
a bond, to secure the money of the Temple, to the 
C. M., C. O., and C. T., for the faithful application 
of the Temple's money, per Constitution, — the 
amount of the bond to be 'agreed on at a regular 
meeting of the Temple. He shall give to his suc- 
cessor a written statement of the treasury. He 



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shall, when his successor is qualified, turn over to 
him all books, cash, papers, and other property that 
is in his possession. 

CHIEF ORATOR. 

Sec. 6. The Chief Orator shall conduct the devo- 
tional exercises of the Temple, and visit and give 
consolation to the sick and disabled members. He 
shall attend the funeral exercises of Sir Knights and 
Daughters. 

CHIEF DRILL-MASTER. 

Sec. 7. It shall be the duty of the C. D. M. to 
teach the members the march and drill. He shall 
teach the sword-exercise, and assist in giving the 
decrees. He shall attend the inner door of the 
Temple, and shall be Marshal on all public occasions. 

CHIEF STANDARD-BEARER. 

Sec. 8. It shall be the duty of the C. S. B. to 
carry the banner of the Order, and keep it in his 
possession, — to preserve and keep it ready for use. 

CHIEF GUARDS. 

Sec. 9. The Chief Guards shall assist the C. M. 
in giving the degrees, and in preserving order 
during the hours of business. 

CHIEF SENTINEL. 

Sec. 10. It shall be the duty of the Chief Sen- 
tinel to guard the outside door of the Temple, under 
the order of the C. M. He shall prepare and keep 



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the Temple in proper order for the meetings. He 
shall receive such compensation as may be awarded 
by the Temple for his services, 

BOARD OF ATTENDANTS. 

Sec. 11. This Board shall consist of three mem- 
bers, who shall be appointed by the C. M. on the 
night of his installation. It shall be the duty of the 
Board to have oversight of all the members of the 
Temple, and report to the C. M. when a member is 
sick or disabled, and what attendance the member 
needs. This Board shall draw and pay the sick 
dues; they shall notify, by order of the C. M., 
members who are detailed to sit up with sick or dis- 
abled members. This Board shall arrange and 

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prepare the funeral of a deceased Knight. 

Sec. 12. This Board shall have the oversight of 
Sir Knights' widows and orphans, and report their 
condition to the Temple at every regular meeting. 

Sec. 13. This Board shall keep a book and record 
their doings, and it shall be their duty to report to 
the Temple at the regular monthly meeting what 
they have done during the month. 

BOARD OF JUDGES. 

Sec. 14. This Board shall consist of five mem- 
bers, who shall be appointed by the C. M. on the 
night he is installed. To this Board shall be 
referred all matters of difference between members, 



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and all trials of members for any offence what- 
ever. 

Sec. 15. This Board shall hold regular meetings, 
and shall have the power to summon witnesses and 
the t plaintiff and defendant, and carefully hear all 
sides, make up their decision, and report to the 
Temple, through their Secretary. The Temple shall 
enforce their recommendation, and their action shall 
be final when approved by the Temple. 

Sec. 16. This Board shall audit the accounts of 
the C. S. and C. T., and report to the Temple at 
the regular meeting in the month of July. 

Sec. 17. This Board shall have a book, and keep 

a record of their doings. The Secretary of the 

Board shall read their report at every regular 

meeting. 

AETICLE III. 

MEMBERSHIP. 

Section 1. Any man of moral habits and sound 
health, respected in the community that he lives in, 
and a believer in God, age not less than nineteen 
years, may apply for membership by petition. 

Sec. 2. Any member can receive and bring a 
petition to the Temple. A petition must be accom- 
panied with the fee, and state the age and residence 
of the petitioner. 

BALLOT. 

Sec. 3. Petitions for membership must be read 



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at a stated meeting. If the petitioner is well known, 
the ballot must be had at that meeting ; if he is not, 
the Chief Mentor shall appoint a special committee 
to report on his qualification at the next stated 
meeting. 

Sec. 4. The ballots must be black and white 
balls. If three or more black balls appear in the 
ballot-box, the candidate shall be rejected. He can 
apply again in three months. 

Sec. 5. The ballot-box must have two apart- 
ments, with a substantial cover, with a hole in the 
cover, for secret ballot. 

ARTICLE IV. 

THE MEETINGS. 

Section 1. There shall be one stated or regular 
meeting of the Temple in each month ; the time 
shall be fixed in the regulations of the Temple. 
Nothing but the monthly business can be done at a 
stated meeting, and the Temple must be opened in 
the Third Decree. 

Sec. 2. The C. M. can call a special meeting at 
any time for the giving of degrees, lectures, drills, 
trials, or any matter other than the monthly business. 

Sec. 3. All meetings must open at the hour 
named in the regulations. Officers and members 
must be present within thirty minutes after the 
Temple is opened, or pay such fines as are assessed 
by the regulations. 



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ARTICLE V. 

FEES AND DUES. 

Section 1. The fee for giving the degrees shall 
be named in the Temple's regulations. For a trav- 
elling certificate, $1 ; members from other Temples 
wishing to enroll their names and become mem- 
bers, $1. 

Sec. 2. The C. S. shall collect from the new- 
made member, before his name is enrolled, $1 for 
the Widows and Orphans' Fund. 

Sec. 3. The Chief Mentor shall have power to 
tax the members, in equal proportion, to raise any 
needed amount of money for the Temple. 

Sec. 4. The monthly dues must be named in the 
Temple's regulations. 

Sec. 5. At the next stated meeting after the death 
and burial of a member, every member shall pay 
into the treasury of the Temple $1. 

ARTICLE VI. 

BENEFITS. 

Section 1. Every member who has received the 
Third Degree, with the key, shall be a beneficial 
member, entitled to receive, when sick or disabled 
so as to prevent them from attending their usual 
business, weekly benefits, as prescribed by the regu- 
lations of the Temple. 

Sec. 2. A sick or disabled member who is out of 



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the jurisdiction can receive his weekly benefits by 
sending his application to the C. S., with a certifi- 
cate from the attending physician, stating the time 
he has been in attendance and the nature of the 
disease, with such other proof as may be required 
by the Temple. 

Sec. 3. A Sir Knight being sick or disabled in the 
jurisdiction of another Temple, can apply to that 
Temple for the weekly benefit, and receive it, pro- 
vided he can furnish acceptable proof that he is in 
good standing at home. The Temple that pays the 
sojourner's benefit must give notice to the Temple 
the sojourner belongs to, and draw from that Temple 
the amount disbursed for its member. 

Sec. 4. Not more than four weeks' benefit shall 
be paid, on applications of sections 2 and 3, at one 
time ; that is, if the member is sick or disabled a 
longer time than four weeks, orders for money must 
be sent to his Temple every four weeks. 

Sec. 5. On the death of a member, the Temple 
shall bury him (unless his family object) in a respect- 
able manner, worthy of the Order of Knighthood. 
The Temple shall not go into any extravagant 
expense in a funeral. 

Sec. 6. When a member dies outside of his juris- 
diction, the nearest Temple shall attend to all the 
burial arrangements, and draw on his Temple for 
the expenses ; or, should the Temple to which the 
deceased member belonged desire his remains to be 



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sent home, the Temple in whose jurisdiction he 
died shall attend to the request, and draw on his 
Temple for the expense. 

Sec. 7. On the death of a Sir Knight who has 
been a member of the Temple in good standing for 
the time fixed by the Grand Temple, and who is 
not in arrears for dues or fines at the time of his 
decease, his widow shall receive, from the Life 
Fund, the regular annual allowance ; the benefits 
to continue as Ions: as the Board of Attendants 
decide that it is needed, under the regulations of 
the Temple. 

Sec. 8. When a sick or disabled member needs 
the attendance of the Knights at his bedside, the 
C. M. shall detail one or more brother Knights to 
sit up with him. The C. M. shall commence the 
detail from the bottom of the roll and up, until all 
have taken their turn. 



ARTICLE VII. 

THE TEMPLE. 

Section 1. The meeting-place of the Temple 
must be secure from prying eyes, and where the 
business will not be exposed. 

Sec. 2. The Temple must have a seal, with the 
name and number. The impress of the seal must 
be made on all the official papers. 

Sec. 3. The Temple can make their own regula- 



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tions ; these shall have the power of by-laws, when 
not in conflict with the Constitution. 

Sec. 4. The Temple can try, and suspend or expel 
its members for any offence against constitutional 
law or regulations, or for any criminal offence against 
common law, 

Sec. 5. No Temple shall make public display 
(except in the month of August, or for funeral occa- 
sions) without obtaining a dispensation from the C v 
G. M. 

Sec. 6. Any Temple that causes to be printed 
any of the private work of the Temple shall, on 
proof of the same, forfeit its charter. 

Sec. 7. A Temple cannot try its C. M. or V, 
M. for any offence ; they can only be tried by the 
Grand Temple. 

Sec. 8. The Temple must be furnished neat and 
plain, with all the necessary appliances to conduct 
the work properly. 

AETICLE VIII. 

DUTIES OF MEMBERS. 

Sectton 1. It shall be the duty of every member 
to be present and assist in the business of every ses- 
sion of the Temple. 

Sec. 2. A member must attend, in regular order, 
to the comforts and needs of a sick or disabled 
Sir Knight, when notified by the presiding officer. 

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Sec. 3. Members must be true to the interests of 
the Temple, and cultivate a friendly feeling toward 
Sir Knights ; live in peace and harmony, and protect 
the interests and good name of every member. 

Sec. 4. That the business and expenses of the 
Temple may be kept in a good condition, and be a 
benefit to all the members, it is the imperative duty 
of every member to pay his dues and assessments 
punctually and regularly. 

Sec. 5. It is the duty of a Sir Knight, when about 
to go on a journey, to take a travelling-certificate, as 
an evidence of his good standing. 

Sec. 6. It is the duty of every member to aid and 
support the officers in doing their duty ; be a prop 
and stay in every thing for the benefit and good name 
of the Temple. 

ARTICLE IX. 
benefits and rights. 

first. — Every Knight shall have the right to visit 
and meet in his own Temple, and any other Temple 
or Tabernacle. 

Second. — He shall have the right to participate 
and take part in any public display of his own Tem- 
ple, or any other Temple or Tabernacle. 

Third. — It is the right of a Knight to receive, 
when sick or disabled so as to prevent him from fol- 
lowing his usual business, the weekly benefit, and 



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the attendance of the brother Knights ; when poor 
and in distress, and needy, to receive aid and com- 
fort from any brother Knight. 

Fourth. — It is his right to travel with a certificate 
of good standing. 

Fifth. — It is his right to receive an honorable 
interment by the members of his own Temple, and 
have his widow and orphans cared for. 

Sixth. — The above rights and benefits are only 
given to Sir Knights who are in good standing. 

ARTICLE X. 

A FORFEITURE OF BENEFITS AND RIGHTS. 

Section 1. When a member is three months in 
arrears for dues, or fails to pay his fines or taxes 
within thirty days after they are assessed, unless ex- 
cused by a vote of the Temple, the C. S. shall an- 
nounce the name of the member at any stated meet- 
ing, stating the amount due. If the said member 
(or members) fail to pay within thirty days after this 
notice, he shall stand suspended until all dues, 
fines, and taxes are paid. 

Sec. 2. A member who is suspended forfeits his 
right to all the benefits of the Temple until he is 
restored. 

Sec. 3. A member who is expelled is dead to all 
the rights and benefits of the Temple, and forfeits 
every right belonging to a Knight. The only way 
he can be restored is at a stated meeting, by a 



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resolution adopted by two-thirds of the members of 
the Temple. If he is expelled a second time, he 
cannot be restored. 

ARTICLE XI. 

CRIMES AND PENALTIES. 

Section 1. Members of the Temple may be tried 
for violation of laws, regulations, and rules of the 
Temple ; for immoral conduct, improper language, 
criminal offences against the laws, the national, 
state, county, or city government. 

Sec. 2. All trials shall be had before the nudges. 
After the}^ have carefully heard all the testimony, 
they can make their report, guilty or not guilty, to 
a stated meeting of the Temple ; if approved by a 
majority vote of the Temple, the penalty shall be 
assessed by the Temple, and the member must abide 
the penalty. He can appeal to the Grand Temple 
by giving notice immediately. 

Sec. 3. All charges and complaints must be made 
in writing to the C. S., stating the nature of the 
charges, and sfivins; the names of two or more wit- 
nesses. The C. S. will read it at a stated meeting. 
The C. M. will refer it to the judges. 

Sec. 4. If the accused refuse or neglect to appear 
for trial after he is notified, without giving a reason- 
able excuse, he shall be declared guilty, and stand 
the penalty. 

Sec. 5. Should one or more of the judges be the 



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party accused, the C. M. shall appoint others to fill 
their places during the trial. 

Sec. 6. If the C. M. and V. M. should in any 
manner so far forget their positions as leaders and 
examples for other members to copy after, and com- 
mit crimes, or violate the laws, regulations, or rules 
of the Order, the members can meet and make a 
written complaint to the C. G. M. The complaint 
must be signed by two-thirds of the members. 
When such complaint is made, it is the duty of the 
C. G. M. to call the C. M.'s, or the P. C. M.'s, of 
three different Temples to go and investigate the 
case ; and, if they find the party guilty of an offence 
that will injure the good name of the Temple, they 
shall suspend him until the session of the Grand 
Temple; or, their report can clear him. In all 
cases, they ~iiist give notice of their action to the 
C. G. M. 

Sec. 7. It is not the intention of the founders of 
the Temple, in giving a code of laws, to compel Sir 
Knights to do their duty ; that is made plain by their 
obligation, constitutions, regulations, and rules. A 
Sir Knight who will not do his plain duty without 
being compelled, is not fit to remain a member of 
the Temple. Try him two or three times. If he is 
contentious, quarrelsome, creating confusion ; will 
not attend regularly to the meetings ; lets his dues 
and assesments run over the time ; always fault- 



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finding, and is not a gentleman in deportment, con- 
versation, and manners, expel him, and warn all 
other Temples. Be sure and receive him no more. 

ARTICLE XII. 

FUNERALS. 

Section 1. It is the duty of every Sir Knight to 
attend and assist at the funerals of Sir Knights and 
Daughters. 

Sec. 2. The dress is the regulation dress ; the 
regalia, sword, cap, gloves, and gauntlets, to be 
worn at a Sir Knight's funeral. 

Sec. 3. At a Daughter's funeral, the regulation' 
dress, with collar, cap, and white gloves. 

Sec. 4. The regulation dress is black coat, black 
pants, and black boots or shoes, the coat buttoned 
up in front. 

AETICLE XIII. 

THE DEGREES. 

The degrees shall be known by Title : First — 
The Title. Second — The Lock. Third — The Key 
Knight. The Knights receive the Daughters' de- 
grees in addition to their regular degrees. 

AETICLE XIV. 

RULES OF ORDER. 

1. The presiding officer, at the proper hour, takes 
his seat and gives one rap ; the officers and members 



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clothe in regalia and take their respective seats. 
The Temple is then opened in order. 

2. The regular business of the Temple shall be 
done without a motion, as it is prescribed in the 
Rules of Business. 

3. During the reading of the minutes, communi- 
cations, or other papers, silence shall be observed. 
After they are read, the minutes, if they are correct, 
stand approved ; if there is a question of their cor- 
rectness, the member who questions their correct- 
ness shall state what is not correct, and move that 
the correction be made. 

4. Members and visitors must come to the hall 
cleanly dressed, wearing the working regalia and 
white gloves. 

5. A member, when addressing the Temple, shall 
stand, and address the C. M. as Sir Chief. 

6. During the time that the Temple is open and 
doing business, no refreshments, smoking or chew- 
ing tobacco will be permitted. 

7. When a C. G. M. or a P. C. G. M. visits the 
Temple, he must be received with the standing 
grand honors. 

8. When a Grand Officer visits the Temple, he 
must be received standing. 

9. All officers in open Temple shall be addressed 
by the title of their office, all members as Sir 
Knight; these titles only to be used in open Tem- 
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10. When it is necessary to get the sense of the 
Temple on any question or resolution, it must be 
done by motion and second, and stated by the pre- 
siding officer, and decided by the voting sign. 

11. When an officer is absent from a meeting of 
the Temple, the C. M. can appoint a member to fill 
the office pro tern. 

12. When an office is made vacant by death, 
resignation, or for any other cause, the C. M. shall 
appoint a member to fulfil the duties until the regu- 
lar election. 

13. The C. M. shall control the business of the 
Temple, and determine the time to close, without a 
motion. 

14. The regular business of the Temple shall be 
done by the Eules of Business. 

15. The C. M. shall be responsible to the Grand 
Temple for the manner in which he administers the 
laws of the Temple. He shall decide all doubtful 
questions of constitution, regulations, and order. 
His decision shall be final until reversed by the C. 
G. M. or the Grand Temple. 

16. No member shall speak more than once on 
the same subject, until all who wish to speak have 
spoken ; nor more than twice, without permission 
from the C. M. No member shall speak longer 
than ten minutes. 



RULES OF BUSINESS 



1. Opening at the proper hour. 

2. Reading the proceedings of the last regular 
and intervening meetings ; correcting and adopting. 

3. Reports of the Boards read and adopted. 

4. Receiving and reading petitions for the degrees 
or membership. 

5. Balloting on petitions. 

6. Calling the roll and collecting dues and fines, 
taxes, etc. 

7. Unfinished business. 

8. New business, motions, and resolutions. 

9. Report of the C. S. and C. T., every three 
months. 

10. News from other Temples or Tabernacles. 

11. The C. M.'s charge to the members. 

12. Closing the Temple. 

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FORM OF A PETITION. 

The undersigned, believing the Knights of Tabor 
a good institution, wishes to become a member, and 
asks to be accepted. Age, . . . Residence, .... 
Occupation, ..... Enclosed fee, $ . . . Dated, 

• . • • • • • J- o . • 

Signed, 



FORM OF CERTIFICATE. 

This is to certify that the bearer, is 

a member of the Knights of Tabor, in good stand- 
ing, and this certificate was granted by 

Temple No of the city of 

county of State of this . . . 

day of A. D 

Signed, C. S. 



<( seal y 



CM. 



FORM OF TRANSFER. 

This is to certify that the bearer, was 

a member in good standing of Temple, 

No of of the Knights of Tabor. 

He is hereby permitted to enroll in any Temple, 



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provided not more than sixty days elapse after date 
of this transfer. 

Dated, 18 . . 

^^ Signed, CM. 

<J SEAL )> 

Attested, C. S. 



THE MANUAL. 

For a book of Ceremonies, Drill, and Practice, 
get " Dickson's Manual of the Temple and Taber- 
nacle." 

777 — 999 — 444 — 333 — T. D. P. 



TEMPLE JEWELS. 

(Silver.) 







INSTALLATION CEREMONY 



The installation of the officers of a Temple can be 
performed either in public or private. Any (J. M. 
or P. C. M., C. G. M. or P. C. G. M., has the 
authority to install the officers. 

PUBLIC INSTALLATION. 
The Knights assemble; in their hall. The Temple 
is opened in the Third Degree. The necessary 
preparation is made and instruction given. After 
which the C. D. M. forms the procession in marching 
order, the Kniirhts in full dress and regalia. If a 
Grand Officer or a Past Grand Officer is present, 
proper respect must be paid to him or them. 

THE MARCH 

Will be in the usual form, with the exception that 
the Temple House is carried in the centre of the pro- 
cession by four Knights. 

The procession is marched three times around the 
hall, the ranks are opened, and the officers are 
escorted through to the platform. 

The Temple House is placed in front of the Chief 

Mentor, in tin; centre of the platform) the office 

to the right and left of the ('. M. 

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The Sir Knights, if there is room for them, are 
in the immediate rear of the officers. If there is 
not sufficient room on the platform, they are placed 
in the immediate front of the stage. 

LADIES' TABERNACLE. 

If the Daughters join in the procession in the hall, 
they march in the rear of the Sir Knights. The 
Tribunes' place is in rear of the Daughters. 

The officers of the Tabernacle are seated on the 
platform, to the right and left of the Temple officers. 
If there is room, the other Daughters are seated im- 
mediately in the rear ; if not, they are seated in 
the rear of the Sir Knights in front of the stage. 
All are seated. 

THE CEREMONY. 
Music ; or, if there is no band, the following 
hymn is sung : 

OUR KING. 

i. 

The Lord, Jehovah reigns ; 

His throne is built on high; 
The garments he assumes 

Are light and majesty. 
His glories shine with beams so bright, 
No mortal eye can bear the sight. 

II. 

The thunders of His hand 

Keep the wide world in awe ; 
His wrath and justice stand 

To guard His holy law; 
And where His love resolves to bless, 
His truth confirms and seals the grace. 



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in. 

Through all His ancient works 

Surprising wisdom shines; 
Confounds the powers of hell, 

And breaks their cursed designs. 
Strong is His arm, and shall fulfil 
His great decrees, His sov' reign will. 

IT. 

And can this mighty King 

Of Glory condescend? 
And will He write His name 

My " Father," and my " Friend?" 
I love His name; I love His Word: 
Join, all n^ powers, and praise the Lord. 

The Chief Mentor calls up the Knights and 
Daughters, and the installing officer announces the 
business that is to be transacted, and states that, so 
important are the duties that devolve upon the offi- 
cers that are to be installed, it is of the sn-eatest im- 
portance that the guidance and blessing of our King, 
the Mighty Jehovah, remain with them. Our Chief 
Orator will now address the Almighty Father, our 
Sovereign Commander, in prayer. 

PKAYER. 

O Lord, Thy mercy, our sure hope, 
The highest orb of heaven transcends; 

Thy sacred truth's unmeasured scope 
Beyond the spreading sky extends. 

Thy justice, like the hills, remains; 

Unfathom'd depths Thy judgments are; 
Thy providence the world sustains; 

The whole creation is Thy care. 

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Since of Thy goodness all partake, 
With what assurance should the just 

Thy shelf ring wings their refuge make, 
And Knights and Daughters in Thee trust ! 

Such guests shall be to Thy Temple led, 
To banquet on Thy love's repast, 

And drink, as from a fountain's head, 
Of joys that shall forever last. 

How various, Lord, Thy works are found, 
For which Thy wisdom we adore ! 

The earth is with Thy treasure crown' d, 
Till nature's hand can grasp no more. 

All creatures, both of sea and land, 
In sense of common want agree ; 

All wait on Thy dispensing hand, 
And have their daily alms from Thee. 

They gather what Thy stores disperse, 
Without their trouble to provide; 

Thou op'st Thy hand, the universe, 
The craving world, is all supplied. 

Thou for a moment hid'st Thy face, 

The num'rous ranks of creatures mourn ; 

Thou tak'st their breath, all nature's race 
Decay, and to their dust return. 

Again, Thou send'st Thy Spirit forth, 

Inspiring vital energies ; 
Nature's restored; replenished earth, 

Joyous, her new creation sees. 

Thus through successive ages stands 
Firm fixed Thy providential care ; 

Pleased with the work of Thine own hands, 
Thou dost the waste of time repair. 



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Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings, with Thy 
most gracious favor, and further us with Thy con- 
tinual help, that in all our works be«;un, continued, 
and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy Holy Name, 
and finally by Thy mercy obtain everlasting life, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who hath taught us 
to pray unto Thee, O Almighty Father, in His pre- 
vailing name and words. Amen, and amen. 

All are seated. Music ; or the following hymn is 
sung : 

THE THREE MOUNTAINS. 
I. 

"When on Sinai's top I see 
God descend in majesty, 
To proclaim His holy law, 
All my spirit sinks with awe. 
"When in ecstacy sublime 
Tabor's glorious mount I climb, 
In the too transporting light, 
Darkness rushes o'er my sight. 

ii. 

"When on Calvary I rest, 
God in flesh made manifest 
Shines in my Redeemer's face, 
Full of beauty, truth, and grace ; 
Here I would forever stay, 
"Weep and gaze my soul away. 
Thou art heaven on earth to me, 
Lovely, mournful Calvary. 

The Chief Drill-Master, under the instruction of 
the installing officer, forms all the Sir Knights that 
are to be installed in line in front of the stage, and 
says : 



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Most Faithful Sir : I have the honor to present 

to you the officers elect of Temple No. — . 

They are now ready to be installed. 

The installing officer will draw his sword, and 
order the officers elect to draw and lay the sword 
across their breast, with the point resting on the 
side of the left shoulder, the left hand on the right 
breast, and repeat the following 

OATH OF OFFICE. 

I, T. D., do most solemnly and sincerely promise, 
upon the word of a Taborian Knight, that I will, to 
the best of my ability, faithfully discharge and 
fulfil the duties of the office to which I have been 
elected. I will support and maintain the Constitu- 
tion, by-laws, rules, and regulations of this Tem- 
ple, and the Constitution and by-laws, and regula- 
tions and edicts of the Grand Temple of the United 
States of America. 

INSTRUCTIONS. 
The installing officer then says : 

Sir Knights : Having been elected to the important 
and responsible duties of the several offices in this 
Temple, we enter upon the duty of installing you 
with pleasure, believing that yuu will attend to the 
interest of the Temple and conduct the business of 
your stations with fidelity. You will study to 
improve the usefulness of our Order, realizing the 
importance of the trust that is committed to your 
care by your confiding brethren. A firm reliance 



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on the teachings as you find them laid down in out- 
laws, and the practice of those virtues that are incul- 
cated in our rites, and an implicit confidence in the 
Lord of Lords, will so direct you in the relation 
in which you are about to be inducted, that you will 
reflect honor upon your Temple and credit to your- 
selves. 

THE CHARTER. 

The Charter is present, and read by the C. O., 
and its powers explained by the installing officer. 
The Sir Knights are seated, and the C. D. M. intro- 
duces the C. M. elect to be installed. 

The C. D. M. says: 

Most Faithful Sir : I take pleasure in presenting 

to you Sir Knight , who has been elected 

to the office of Chief Mentor of Temple 

No. — . He is prepared for installation. [His 
sword, cap, and jewel are laid near the Temple 
House.'] 

The installing officer says : 

Sir Knight , before you are inducted 

into this important office, you will please answer the 
following questions relative to the office. If you 
object to any question, or cannot comply with the 
request, frankly state your objection, and it will 
relieve you from the responsibilities of the office, 
and another must be found to fill the station : 



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THE TEST. 



Do you solemnly promise, upon your obligation 
as a Knight of Tabor, that you will not open the 
Temple for busiiiess unless the Charter is present, 
and a eonstitutional quorum? 

I do. 

Will you execute the laws, rules, and regulations 
of the Temple with fidelity? 

1 will. 

Will you support and obey the Constitution, 
by-laws, rules and regulations, and edicts of the 
Grand Temple of the United States of America, 
under whose authority you hold your office? 

I will. 

Will you endeavor to correct the irregularities, 
purify the morals, inculcate charity, teach benevo- 
lence and true friendship, and promote happiness 
and harmony in your Temple? 

I will. 

Will you preserve the ritualistic work unalter- 
able, — the solemn ceremonies and instructions, — 
and continue them as Chief Mentors have done be- 
fore you? 

I will. 

Will you promise not to admit into your Temple 
a Knight that has not been knighted in a regular 
Temple, or one that is expelled, or suspended, 
while under that sentence? 

I will. 

Do you acknowledge that it is impossible to have 
intercourse with a Temple that does not work under 



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a Charter from the Grand Temple of the Order of 
Twelve? 

I do. 

Do you believe that every Sir Knight has a ri^ht 
to his religious opinion, and that you will promise 
not to permit any denominational discussion in the 
Temple? 

I do. 

Will you support the Constitution, rules, regula- 
tions, and ritualistic work of the Ladies' Tabernacle, 
and aid the Daughters in carrying forward the busi- 
ness of their Tabernacle ? 

I will. 

Will you be careful upon whom you confer the 
degrees, that our Order may be composed of good 
and true men? 

I will. 

Will you bind your successor in office to observe 
the same test that you have taken? 

I will. May the Lord help me. 

The installing officer then proceeds as follows : 

You will now permit me to cover your head with 
this cap, and present to you this sword. Its hilt in 
your hand reminds you that it is only to be drawn 
in defence of liberty, equality, and innocence. 

The badge of your office I now invest you with. 
It is composed of three perfect numbers. It is an 
appropriate emblem of our Order. It will continu- 
ally remind you of the great principles upon which 
our Order is perpetuated. 

I commit to your care the Charter of your Temple. 



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You will carefully guard it as a sacred power and 
authority that makes your Temple legal. You will 
also transmit it to your successor in office. I pre- 
sent to you the Holy Constitutions, the great in- 
structor of the Knights. Open this book in faith, 
and follow its teachings, without faltering or waver- 
ing, and you will exert an influence that will be an 
honor to yourself and a blessing to the Knighthood. 

The Constitutions of the National Grand Temple 
and Tabernacle are hereby presented to you, with 
the Constitution, Rules, and Regulations of this 
Temple. I admonish you to consult them diligently, 
and cause them to be read in your Temple fre- 
quently, that all Sir Knights may be informed of 
their duty. 

I now seat you in the official chair. May the 
Lord, our King, protect and keep you in the strict 
performance of your official duty. 

THE SALUTE AND WELCOME. 
The installing officer then says : 

Sir Knights, I present to you your Chief. 

[The Knights rise, and present swords; salute, 
and return swords .] 

Let us welcome our chief. 

[ The Knights and Daughters give the honors, and 
repeat the words " We welcome,' 9 three times, and 
give the dap seven times, with the words " Be faith- 
ful."] 



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The C. D. M. presents the other officers in regu- 
lar order, by saying: 

Most Faithful Sir : I present Sir Knight 

, who has been elected to the office of Vice- 



Mentor, and is now ready to be installed. 

Vice-mentor 

Sir Knight , you have been elected to 

the office of Vice-Mentor of Temple, No. — , 

and now invested with the badge of your office. 
Your duty is to fulfil the duties of the Chief Mentor 
when that officer is absent ; and in his presence you 
are to counsel and aid him in the government of the 
Temple. You will now be seated, and may you 
faithfully perform your duty. 

CHIEF SCKIBE. 

Sir Knight , you have been honored 

by the suffrage of your brethren to the very respon- 
sible office of Chief Scribe. I take pleasure in pre- 
senting you the badge of your office. 

The Chief Scribe shall keep the books of the 
Temple, — the records and the roll of members. 
You shall keep a regular account with each member, 
and collect all dues, fines, and other monevs belong- 
ing to the Temple, and pay them into the treasury. 
You shall record the doings of each meeting plainly 
and neatly, and report to the Temple, when called 
on, the condition of the treasury. You shall make 
a regular report of the Temple, at the regular meet- 
ing in the month of July. You shall draw all orders 



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for money on the treasury, and see that they are 
signed by the C. M., and countersigned by yourself. 
It will be your duty to make an annual report to the 
Grand Temple, with list of all the members. You 
are also required to make a monthly report to the 
Grand Chief of the condition of your Temple. 

You will now be seated. Be thou faithful to 
duty. 

ASSISTANT SCRIBE. 

Sir Knight , you have been elected 

Assistant Scribe, and I now invest you with the 
badge of your office. 

It shall be 3'onr di^ to assist the Chief Scribe in 
the several duties of his office, and in the absence of 
that officer 3 r ou are to fulfil all his duties. You will 
be seated. May you honorably fulfil the duties of 
your station. - 

CHIEF TREASURER. 

Sir Knight , by the will of your 

brethren, you are called to the station of Treasurer 
of this Temple, and I now invest you with the badge 
of your office. 

The Chief Treasurer shall receive all the moneys 
and valuables belonging to the Temple, and pay all 
orders when drawn properly. You shall keep a 
correct account of all moneys received and paid out. 
You shall report, when called on by the C. M., the 
condition of the treasury. You shall make a regu- 
lar report at the regular meeting in July. You 
shall give a bond to secure the money of the Tem- 
ple, to the C. M., C. O., and C. S., for the faithful 



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application of the Temple's money, per Constitu- 
tion, — the amount of the bond to be agreed on at a 
regular meeting of the Temple. You shall give to 
your successor a written statement of the condition 
of the treasury. You shall, when your successor is 
qualified, turn over to him all books, cash, papers, 
and other property that is in your possession. 

You will now be seated. Let integrity, probity, 
and faithfulness guide you. 

CHIEF ORATOR. 

Sir Knight , you have been elected to 

the high position of Chief Orator of this Temple, 
and I now invest you with the badge of your office. 

It is your duty to conduct the devotional exercises 
of the Temple, to visit the sick or disabled Knights 
and Daughters, and to attend to the funeral cere- 
monies. That you may be thoroughly qualified for 
the work, I present 3^011 this Holy Volume. Open 
and read ; it will give you counsel and instruction. 

You will now be seated. Be faithful. 

CHIEF DRILL-MASTER. 

Sir Knight , it is with pleasure that I 

find the brethren have honored you by electing you 
to the station of Chief Drill-Master. I now invest 
you with the badge of your office and your imple- 
ment (sword) of duty. 

It is your business to instruct the members in the 
march and drill, and the Taborian sword and javelin 
exercise. Your station is at the inner door, which 
I admonish you to guard well during the time of 
business. 



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You will now be seated, and look well to your 
duty. 

CHIEF STAND AKD-BEARER. 

Sir Knisrht — : , I am <rlad to know that 

the suffrage of your brethren has placed you in the 
honorable position of Chief Standard-Bearer of this 
Temple. I now invest you with the badge of your 
office. 

I also present you the Standard. It is the Banner 
of our Order. You will carefully keep it, and 
defend it in the time of danger. It is your duty to 
carry it on all public occasions, and in all proces- 
sions. 

You will now be seated. Guard well the Banner. 

CHIEF GUAEDS. 

Sir Knights, vou have been elected to the office 
of Chief Guards, and the responsibility of the posi- 
tion requires your constant attendance at the meet- 
ings. I now invest you with the badge of your 
office. 

It is your duty to assist the Chief Mentor in 
giving the several degrees, and to preserve order 
during the session of the Temple. 

You will now be seated. Be faithful to every 
duty. 

CHIEF SENTINEL. 

Sir Knight , you have been "elected to 

attend to the responsible duties of Chief Sentinel, 
and I now invest you with the badge of office. 

I also present to you this sword, and admonish 
you to use it in defending the post of duty. It 



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shall be the duty of the Chief Sentinel to guard the 
outside door of the Temple, under the order of the 
C. M. You shall prepare and keep the Temple in 
proper order for the meetings. You shall receive 
such compensation as may be awarded by the Tem- 
ple for your services. 

You will now be seated. Look well to your post. 

BOAKD OF ATTENDANTS. 

Sir Knights, you have been appointed a Board of 
Attendants. It shall be the duty of the Board to 
have the oversight of all the members of the Tem- 
ple, and report to the C. M. when a member is sick 
or disabled, and what attendance the member needs. 
Your Board shall draw and pay the sick dues ; you 
shall notify, by order of the C. M., members who 
are detailed to sit up with sick or disabled members. 
Your Board shall arrange and prepare the funeral 
of a deceased Knight. Your Board shall have the 
oversight of Sir Knights' widows and orphans, and 
report their condition to the Temple at every regu- 
lar meeting. Your Board shall keep a book and 
record its doings, and it shall be your duty to report 
to the Temple, at the regular monthly meeting, 
what you have done during the month. 

You will now be seated. Be true to duty. 

BOARD OF JUDGES. 

Sir Knights, you have been appointed a Board of 
Judges. This is truly an important position, and 
one of great responsibility, and requires that you 
should be well acquainted with the laws of our 



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Order. This Board shall consist of five members, 
who shall be appointed by the C. M. on the night he 
is installed. To this Board shall be referred all 
matters of difference between members, and all 
trials of members for any offence whatever. This 
Board shall hold regular meetings, and shall. have* 
the power to summon witnesses and the plaintiff 
and defendant, and carefully hear all sides, make up 
their decision, and report to the Temple through 
their secretary. The Temple shall enforce their 
recommendation, and their action shall be final when 
approved by the Temple. 

You will now be seated. Let justice be your rule 
and guide. 

PROCLAMATION. 

The installing officer makes the following procla- 
mation (all the Knights and Daughters standing, 
except the installed officers) : 

"By the power and authority in us vested, I pro- 
claim that the officers of Temple No. — 

have been regularly installed, and are now ready 
for duty for the ensuing term of office. [The seven 
claps are given, with the words "Be Faithful." 
All are seated. ,] 

Music ; or the following hymn is sung : 

GOLDEN HILL. 
I. 

Blest be the tie that binds 

Our hearts in Christian love; 
The fellowship of kindred minds 

Is like to that above. 



Ill 

II. 
Before our Father's Throne 

We pour our ardent prayers; 
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, — 

Our comforts and our cares, 
in. 
"We share our mutual woes, 

Our mutual burdens bear ; 
And often for each other flows 

The sympathizing tear. 

IV. 

When we asunder part, 

It gives us inward pain ; 
But we shall still be joined in heart, 

And hope to meet again, 
v. 
This glorious hope revives 

Our courage by the way ; 
While each in expectation lives, 

And longs to see the day. 

VI. 

From sorrow, toil, and pain, 

And sin, we shall be free ; 
And perfect love and friendship reign 

Through all eternity. 

If there is an oration to be delivered, this is the 
proper time. After which the Knights and Daugh- 
ters partake of refreshments, and then the Knights 
assemble, and march and drill. They then march 
to their hall and close the Temple, and disperse. 



BURIAL SERVICE 



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f 



OF 



THE TEMPLE. 



(113) 



Burial service of the Temple. 



POEM OF PROCESSION. 

Chief Sentinel. 

Musicians. 

Sir Knights. 

Chief Color-Bearer. 

Two Chief Guards. 

Vice-Mentor and Chief Orator, 
to Chief Treasurer. 

<3 



Past Chief Mentors, 
- Chief Guard. 
Chief Mentor. 



Q 

H 

O Grand and Past Grand Officers, 
Officiating Clergy. 

* H * 

* ^ * 

* < * 

o 

Mourners. 

Tabernacles. 



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BURIAL SERVICE OF THE ORDER OF THE 
KNIGHTS OF TABOR. 

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. 

1. A Sir Knight, to be buried with the full honors, 
must be a Key Knight, with the T. D. P., and in 
good standing in his Temple. 

2. When notice of the death of a Sir Knight is 
received, the Chief Mentor shall summon the Tem- 
ple to conyene, to prepare for the funeral. 

3. The Sir Knights must attend in full uniform, 
with their sword-hilts and banner dressed in 
mourning, the jewels of the officers in appropriate 
dress. 

4. On the casket of the deceased Sir Knight will 
be placed his sword and cap (or hat) ; if an officer, 
his jewel, clothed in black crape. 

5. The day that the body is to be buried, the 
Knights will assemble in their Temple and march 
to the residence of the deceased, in the regular order, 
with swords reversed. The sword and cap of the 
deceased Knight is borne in the rear of the Chief 
Mentor. On arriving at the house, the lines open to 
the right and left. The bearer passes to the casket, 
and places the sword and cap on it. The pall- 
bearers (Sir Knights) take the casket, and, led by 
the Chief Drill-Master, pass down through the lines 
to the hearse. 



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6. The procession is then formed, and marched 
to the church or place of public worship. The 
Knights will then enter in reversed order, preceding 
the body, and the mourners follow the body. 

7. The Chief Mentor presides during the services, 
assisted by the Chief Orator. If Grand Officers or 
Past Grand Officers are present, they must be placed 
in the procession according to their rank. 

8. If the deceased be a Grand or a Past Grand 
Officer, the Chief Mentor having the jurisdiction 
will invite the Grand Officers that are present to 
conduct the burial service. 

9. The pall-bearers should be Sir Knights, selected 
by the Chief Mentor. If the deceased was a mem- 
ber of other secret orders, a portion of the pall- 
bearers can be taken from them, per agreement, 
they bearing a part of the funeral expense. 

10. While the body is lying in state, there should 
be two or more Sir Knights on duty near the body, 
in full dress. 

11. The Temple of which the deceased was a 
member must march nearest the body. If a sojour- 
ner, then the Temple having charge of the burial 
march nearest. Where more than one Temple 
joins the procession, the youngest takes the lead. 

12. When other societies or military unite with 
the Knights in the burial, they march in front of 
the Knights. 



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13. When the head of the procession shall arrive 
at the place of interment, the lines should be opened, 
and the Chief Mentor, or the highest officer in rank, 
preceded by the Chief Drill-Master, pass through, 

ollowed by the others in order, into the cemetery. 
On arriving at the grave or vault, they open ranks, 
and the casket is carried through to the tomb or 
grave. The coffin is placed over the grave. The 
Knights form a circle around it, with the family at 
the foot, and the Chief Mentor, Chief * Orator, and 
clergy at the head. 

14. At the church or place of worship, after the 
church services over the body, the Temple's services 
should begin, the Knights standing during the ser- 
vice of prayer. 

15. The procession will return to the Temple in 
the same order that it marched to the grave. A 
Temple of Knights in procession is positively under 
the rules of an open Temple ; therefore, no Sir 
Knight can enter or leave the ranks without per- 
mission from the Chief Mentor, conveyed through 
the Chief Drill-Master. 

16. Should the Tabernacle join the procession, 
their carriages or vehicles will follow immediately 
in the rear of the family. The Daughters wear the 
same dress as at a Daughter's burial. In the church, 
their seats are to the left of the Knights. At the 
grave, they form around the Knights, or at the foot 
of the grave. 



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17. When the place of worship or church is not 
convenient for a part of the services before going to 
the grave, it may be performed at a more convenient 
place, or at the grave. 

18. The face of the deceased should be uncovered, 
if possible, during the first part of the ceremony, 
the Chief Mentor at the head of the casket and the 
Chief Orator at the foot. The Sir Knights must 
observe and attend to every command given by the 
Chief Drill-Master or the Chief Mentor. 

THE FUNERAL SERVICE OF SIR KNIGHTS. 
After the religious services are concluded, the Sir 
Knights will commence theirs. Present swords ! 

FIRST PART. 

Chief Mentor. Sir Knights, we are daily re- 
minded of the great lessons of time and eternity. 
We are mortal. Mortality is written upon all living 
beings on earth. Man's days are short and fleeting. 
One by one we pass the gates of death. We are 
reminded to-day that we are born to die. The great 
and unfailing truth that death is sure is demon- 
strated to our view at this sad and mournful hour. 
The door of our Temple opened to receive a messen- 
ger, and there was none to say, " By what right do 
you enter here? " A brother Knight has been sum- 
moned to appear before the Grand Chief of the 
Universe. His light has been extinguished in the 
earthly Temple. He lies mute before us. No more 
will he meet us around the centre square. His 



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voice, so ready in giving knightly greeting, is silent. 
His hand cannot grasp his sword in defence of inno- 
cence, justice, and country. All that remains of 
our beloved brother Knight is his cold, cold body, 
stilled in death. 

[The Sir Knights return swords. ] 

Sir Knights, let us attend, while the Chief Orator 
reads to us from the lessons of the Holy Scriptures. 
May the impressions fill us with meekness and con- 
solation, that we may be prepared when the last of 
earth comes to us. 

Chief Orator. O Lord, remember the faithful 
among the people, for the children of men fail on 
earth. 

Response. Remember us, O Lord ! 

C. 0. There is not a just man on^the earth, that 
doeth good and sinneth not. 

lies. Give ear, O Lord ! 

C. 0. Whatsoever God doeth, it shall be forever ; 
nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it. 

Res. Redeem us, O Lord ! 

CO. Great are Thy tender mercies, O Lord; 
quicken us according to Thy judgments. 

Res. Redeem us, O Lord ! 

0.0. We will lift our eyes unto the hills, from 
whence cometh our help. Our help cometh from 
the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He that 
keepeth us will not slumber. 

lies. The Lord is my keeper. 

C 0. Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good ; 
because His mercy endureth forever. 

Res. Give thanks unto the Lord. 



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(7.0. Lord, make us to know our end, and the 
measure of our days, that we may know how frail 
we are. There is but a step between us and death. 

Res. Teach us, O Lord ! 

CO. God hath made of one blood all nations of 
men, to dwell on the face of the earth, and hath de- 
termined the times before appointed, and the bounds 
of their habitation. 

Res. Be nigh unto us, O Lord ! 

CO. The righteous hath hope in his death. 
Let me die the death of the righteous. Let my last 
end be like his. 

Res. Be merciful unto us, O Lord ! 

CO. I know that my Redeemer lives, and that 
he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. 

Res. May we rest in hope ! 

CO. Christ died for us, whether we wake or 
sleep. 

Res. Lord, save us ! 

[The Chief Mentor continues:'] 

C M. Will the memory of our brother be forgot- 
ten among his brothers ? 

Res. We will never forget his manly form and 
virtues. 

C M. Shall his name be recorded in our Temple ? 

Res. It is recorded here [hand on heart]. May 
he have a clear record in the heavenly Temple. 

C M. He was a true and trusted Knight, and 
has passed from life's turmoils and struggles. May 
his soul rest in peace ! 

Res. May he rest in peace and be happy I 

[The Sir Knights uncover.] 



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The following hymn is sung : 

" My flesh also shall rest in hope, 17 

I. 

Kest for the toiling hand, 

Rest for the anxious brow, 
Rest for the weary, way-worn feet, 

Kest from all labor now. 

n. 

Rest for the fevered brain, 

Rest for the throbbing eye; 
Through these parched lips of thine no more 

Shall pass the moan or sigh. 

in. 

Soon shall the Trump of God 

Give out the welcome sound, 
That shakes thy silent chamber- walls, 

And breaks the turf-sealed ground. 

rv. 

Ye dwellers in the dust, 

Awake! come forth and sing* 
Sharp has your frost of winter been, 

But bright shall be your spring. 

v. 

'T was sown in weakness here ; 

'Twill then be raised in power; 
That which was sown an earthly seed, 

Shall rise a heavenly flower ! 

The following prayer will then be made by the C. 
O., or an extemporaneous prayer, if preferred by 
him ; or a clergyman may be invited to pray. 



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PRAYER. 

Holy Lord God, Thou that presidest over the des- 
tinies of mail, in this hour of sorrow we humbly lift 
our hearts to Thee. Thou hast mercifully pro- 
claimed in Thy Holy Word that Thou wouldst com- 
fort the mourner, and give consolation to the 
troubled heart. We worship and adore Thee, 
Maker of Heaven and Earth, for all things that Thou 
hast given to ns. Cleanse Thou the thoughts of 
our hearts with the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, 
that we may perfectly love Thee, and worthily mag- 
nify Thy adorable name. Be Thou a father to the 
fatherless, and a husband to the widow, and as God 
administer consolation to those who are sorrowing 
this day. We have the evidence before us how frail 
men are, and how uncertain our continuance on 
earth is held. We are reminded that our lives are 
but vapor. Oh, let the light of Thy divine coun- 
tenance shine upon us, and lead us by Thy grace 
and Spirit to turn our thoughts to things that make 
our everlasting peace and happiness. May the 
burning lamp of Thy pure love light our pathway 
through the dark valley and shadow of death, that 
we, by the commendation of Thy beloved Son, our 
Lord and Saviour, may be enabled to gain admittance 
to the Heavenly Temple above, and, in the glorious 
presence of our Lord and Master, enjoy a blissful 
immortality with the angelic host and the redeemed 
of earth forever, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 

Response. Amen, amen, and amen. 



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The procession will then form, and march to the 
place of interment in the same order as before. 

On arriving at the place, and having formed 
around the grave, — the casket resting over the 
grave, — the following hymn is sung: 









i. 

There is a calm for those who weep, 

A rest for weary pilgrims found ; 
They softly lie and sweetly sleep, 
Low in the ground. 

n. 

The storm that racks the wint'ry sky, 
No more disturbs their deep repose 
Than summer evening's latest sigh, 
That shuts the rose. 

ni. 

I long to lay this painful head 

And aching heart beneath the soil ; 
To slumber, in that dreamless bed, 
Prom all my toil. 

IV. 

The soul, of origin divine, 

God's glorious image, freed from clay, 
In heaven's eternal sphere shall shine, 
A star of day. 

v. 

The sun is but a spark of fire, — 
A transient meteor in the sky ; 
The soul, immortal as its Sire, 
Shall never die. 



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Chief Mentor. Sir Knights, we are assembled to 
look upon the last of our brother Knight. Nc 
more will our voices cheer him in this world of sor- 
row. No more will he meet us in our pleasant 
retreat, — the Temple of our love on earth. Our 
swords cannot now shield him from danger. The 
Chief Sentinel's challenge will greet his ear no more. 
He has hailed the entrance for the last time in our 
Temple. To the silent city of the dead we all must 
come at last. The manliest form, the bravest heart, 
that surrounds this spot will be laid captive to 
death, and bound in the chain of mortality. But he 
who has been faithful to the teachings of the Chief 
Mentor of Salvation — the Son of Righteousness — 
if he can, by the will of the Sovereign Ruler of the 
Universe, claim a place in the eternal Temple of 
Bliss, then mortality will only be laid aside to put 
on the glittering robe of eternal clay, and dwell with 
the royal, happy company in the Temple of Eternal 
Light. 

The sad and solemn assembly here must be forci- 
bly felt by all present. He that now sleeps in death 
was our brother Knight. With him we have met 
often around the hollow square ; with him we have 
formed the sacred chain together; we have met 
life's trials and pleasures. He is now gone beyond 
our protecting care. That we loved and honored 
him, our presence here in the dress of our Order tells, 
and that we revere his memory. We are here to 
demonstrate our respect for his many good quali- 
ties ; over his errors and faults, whatever they 
may have been, to cast the mantle of forgetfulness. 



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Sir Knights, each successive death-call breaks the 
chain that binds us to this lower world ; makes us 
pause and reflect what will be our future. If we 
would meet the Grand Chief of Heaven and Earth 
in peace and happiness, we must have a clear pass- 
port from His hand. Then, when the earthen vessel 
breaks, our souls will soar away to blissful rest. 

The C. D. M. removes the sword and cap from 
the casket. The Knights present swords. It is 
lowered into the grave. The CO. repeats : 

C . 0. I am the resurrection and the life. He 
that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet 
shall he live. Whosoever liveth and believeth in 
Me, shall never die. To the earth we commit the 
mortal remains of our deceased brother. May 
his soul rest in peace. Earth to earth. [ Cast earth 
on the casket.'] Dust to dust. [ Cast again.] Ashes 
to ashes. [Cast again.] Until the morn of the 
resurrection, when, like our risen Lord and Saviour, 
may he break every chain and bond of death, and 
ascend to dwell forever in the sunshine of heavenly 
beams. 

Res. So may it be. Amen, amen. 

C . D. M. Sir Knights, return swords. 

The V. M. then presents the sword of the deceased 
to the C. M., who says : 

C. M. Sir Knights, you will remember that our 
deceased brother Knight was taught while in life 
that this sword, in the hands of a true and trusty 



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Knight, was an emblem of manly worth ; in his grasp, 
he was to defend the innocent, protect the weak, 
have mercy on the fallen, aid the distressed. Be 
true as steel to a brother Knight. Obey every 
order given from justice, and silently admonish an 
erring brother Knight. May the sword of Divine 
Justice open the way, and permit him to enter the 
blessed abode of saints and angels, and, in their 
company and companionship, live forever in the 
realms of eternal joy. 

Res. Amen. So be it. Amen. 

The C. T. then presents the key to the CO., 

who says : 

G '■ 0. This symbol of truth reminds us of Him 
who said : "I am the way. I am the door. No 
man can come unto the Father but through Me. I 
have the keys of death, and the kingdom of heaven." 
We place this upon the breast of our brother, 
there to remain as an evidence that he believed in 
the Divine Being that has power to save to the 
uttermost. May this hope of our brother in life 
safely convey his immortal soul, and admit it to 
the heavenly mansions, to rest forevermore. 

Res. Bless the Father. Honor the Son. 

The C. O. casts the key into the grave. The 
Knights uncover, and the CO. repeats the follow- 
ing prayer : 

Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy 
name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 



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earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily 
bread ; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive 
those who trespass against us. And lead us not into 
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is 
the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for 
ever. Amen. 

Res. Amen, amen, and amen. 

The Knights cover, and give the farewell salute 
three times. Then they form the wall of steel, and 
sing the following hymn, or some other: 

i. 

Friend after friend departs : 

Who hath not lost a friend? 
There is no union here of hearts 

That finds not here an end ; 
Were this frail world our final rest, 
Living or dying, none were blest. 

II. 

. Beyond the flight of time, 

Beyond this vale of death, 
There surely is some blessed clime 

Where life is not a breath, — 
Nor life's affections transient fire, 
Whose sparks fly upward to expire. 

ni. 

There is a world above, 

Where parting is unknown, — 
A whole eternity of love, 

Formed for the good alone ; 
And faith beholds the dying here 
Translated to that happier sphere. 



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IV. 

Thus star by star declines, 

Till all are passed away, 
As morning high and higher shines, 

To pure and perfect day ; 
Nor sink those stars in empty night, — 
They hide themselves in heaven's own light. 

The C. O. gives the benediction, the lines are 
formed, and they march back to their hall ; and after 
the business is finished, the Temple is closed. 



GRAND TABERNACLE JEWELS, 




TABERNACLE JEWELS. 

(Made of Silver.) 




CONSTITUTION 



OF THE 



LADIES' TABERNACLE. 



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CONSTITUTION 



OF THE 



LADIES' TABERNACLE, 



ARTICLE I. 

Section 1. This Tabernacle shall be known by 
name as No. — , of , State of . 



OFFICERS. 

1. Chief Preceptress, C. P. 

2. Vice-Preceptress, V. P. 

3. Chief Recorder, C. R. 

4. Vice-Recorder, V. R. 

5. Chief Treasurer, C. T. 

6. Chief Priestess, C. Pr, 

7. Inner Sentinel, I. S. 

8. Outer Sentinel, O. S. 

9. Chief Tribune, C. T. 

10. Chief Tribune, C. T. 

11. Chief Tribune, C. T. 



BOARD 


OF VISITORS 


• 




BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 


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B. 


V. 


1 


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E. 


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B. 


V. 


2 


B. 


E. 




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V. 


3 


B. 


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Sec. 2. The officers shall be elected at the regular 
meeting in the month of April, and installed on or 
before the last Wednesday in the month of May of 
each year. 

Sec. 3. A majority of all votes cast will be neces- 
sary to elect ; the Tribunes to act as tellers, and an- 
nounce the vote and result. 

Sec. 4. The Board of Visitors and the Board of 
Examiners shall be appointed by the Chief Precep- 
tress at the regular meeting in the month of May, 
or at the installation. 

Sec. 5. To make the business of the Tabernacle 
legal, the warrant must be in the hall or room where 
the Tabernacle opens. The Chief Preceptress or 
Vice-Preceptress must be present, or the Tabernacle 
cannot open. Should it happen that the above offi- 
cers are sick, or disabled, or out of the city, or 
disqualified, and cannot be present, the' members 
must apply by petition to the Chief Grand Mentor 
for a dispensation to open the Tabernacle. 

Sec. 6. Seven members shall constitute a quo- 
rum for any business of the Tabernacle. No meetings 
can be held nor any business be legally transacted 
unless a quorum be present, or a dispensation 
be granted by the Grand Chief. 

AETICLE II. 

DUTIES OF OFFICERS. 

Sec. 1. It shall be the duty of the C. P. to 



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preside at all meetings of the Tabernacle, call special 
meetings when business requires them, decide all 
questions of order or rules, sign all money-orders, 
preserve order, enforce the laws, instruct the candi- 
dates in the several degrees, and cause the members 
to learn well the Ritual. 

VICE-PRECEPTRESS . 

Sec. 2. The V. P. shall fill the duties of the C. 
P. when the Chief Preceptress is absent. 

chief recorder. 
Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the C. R. to keep 
the proceedings of each meeting and the business, 
under proper heads. She shall have the minute, 
the roll, and account-books in her possession. She 
shall issue all notices, draw all drafts on the Treas- 
urer, receive and record all money received into the 
Tabernacle, pay all money she receives into the 
Treasury, make an annual report in full to the 
Grand Temple, and report eveiy three months the 
condition of the Tabernacle to the members and the 
Grand Chief. She shall notify the C. G. S. within 
five days after the expulsion of a member, and for 
what they were expelled ; fill out, and sign and seal 
all certificates by order of the Tabernacle. 

vice-recorder. 
Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the V. R. to assist 
the C. R. in her several duties, and attend to all the 



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business of the office in the absence of the C. R. It 
shall be the V. R.'s duty to correspond with other 
Tabernacles, and conduct the correspondence of the 
Tabernacle. 

CHIEF TREASURER. 

Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of the C. T. to 
receive the funds coming into the Tabernacle from 
the C. R., keep an accurate account, and pay all 
drafts. She shall report the condition of the Treas- 
ury every three months to the Tabernacle. All 
money coming into the Treasury, except a certain 
amount fixed by the Tabernacle, shall be banked in 
the name of the Tabernacle, and the L^nk-book kept 
by the C. T. No money can be drawn from the Treas- 
ury but by order signed by the C. P. and counter- 
signed by the C. R., with the seal of the Tabernacle, 
every order dated and numbered. The C. T. shall 
give a bond to the Trustees for any amount agreed 
on by the Tabernacle, with two sufficient securities, 
for the application of the Tabernacle money under 
the order of the Tabernacle, before entering upon 
duty as C. T. She shall hold her office until her 
successor is qualified. 

CHIEF PRIESTESS. 

Sec. G. The C. Pr. shall be present at every 
meeting, and open it with devotional exercises, give 
counsel to the sick or disabled members, and instruct 
candidates on the sacredness of their obligation. 






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INNER AND OUTER CENTINELS. 

Sec. 7. It shall be the duty of the I. S. and O. 
S. to guard the entrance to the Tabernacle, and 
perform such other duties as are found in the Ritual. 

TRIBUNES. 

Sec. 8. It shall be the duty of the Tribunes to 
assist the C. P. in conferring the degrees, and 
arrange the hall for meeting, conduct all public 
business, and attend every meeting. They shall be 
members of the Tabernacle during their term of 
office. 

BOARD OF VISITORS. 

Sec. 9, This Board shall consist of three mem- 
bers, whose duty it shall be to visit the members in 
regular order, and report any that are so sick or dis- 
abled that they need aid and attendance. Their 
business is to attend, and report to the C. P. the 
condition of the members. They shall cause orders 
to be drawn on the Treasury for all weekly benefits, 
and pay it to the member. They shall report their 
business to every regular meeting, in a regular 
written report, signed by all the Board. 

BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 

Sec. 10. This Board shall consist of three mem- 
bers, whose duty it shall be to examine any matter 
or business of the Tabernacle that is referred to 



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them. They shall prepare candidates for the de- 
grees, and shall conduct visitors to proper seats. 
They shall make a regular written report to every 
regular meeting, signed by all the Board. 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 

Sec. 11. The Board of Trustees shall be the 
folio win sr officers of the Tabernacle : The Chief Pre- 
ceptress, Chief Recorder, and Chief Priestess. 
During their term of office, it shall be their duty to 
look after the material interests of the Tabernacle, 
and audit the books and accounts of the C. R, and 
C. T. annually, and report at the stated meeting in 
April. 

ARTICLE III. 

MEMBERSHIP. 

Section 1. The Tabernacle shall not initiate into 
the mysteries of the Order any woman who is not a 
lady in actions, manners, and disposition, sound 
mind, healthy, free from bodily infirmities, a firm 
believer in the Supreme Being, and aged not less 
than sixteen years. 

Sec. 2. All applications for membership shall be 
by petition, with name and residence, inclosing fees 

, with the name of a member as the recom- 

mender. The petition shall be read at the stated 
meeting, and if the petitioner is well known to the 
members, the ballot can be had immediately ; if the 



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petitioner is not well known to the members, the 
petition must be referred to the Board of Examiners, 
to be reported on at the next stated meeting, and 
on their report a ballot must be had. 

BALLOTING ON PETITION. 

Sec. 3. Every application for membership shall 
be balloted for separately, at a stated meeting. The 
ballot-box shall be placed on the Tabernacle House, 
the C. K. calling the roll, and the members voting 
as their names are called. The ballots shall be 
white and black. Should four or more black balls 
appear in the box, the applicant shall be declared 
by the C. P. rejected. If there is any doubt, and 
for fear that a mistake has been made, the vote can 
be had over. The C. P. examines the ballots and 
announces the election or rejection. 

ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP. 

Sec. 4. When an applicant has been elected, and 
fails to present herself for initiation or admission 
within three months after being notified (unless 
prevented by unavoidable reasons), she shall for- 
feit the amount that has been paid to the Taber- 
nacle. When an applicant has been rejected, her 
money shall be returned to her, and she is per- 
mitted to petition again at the expiration of three 
months, to the same Tabernacle, or any other in the 
same city, or wherever the applicant resides. 



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ARTICLE IV. 

THE DEGREES. 

Section 1. The degrees of the Tabernacle shall 
be known and styled : ( 1 ) Adoption ; (2) Advance ; 
(3) The Sealed Daughter. The degrees can be 
conferred at one meeting, but it is best for the can- 
didate that they be conferred at separate meetings, 
one degree at a time. The degrees must be given 
at a meeting called for that purpose. 

Sec. 2. No decree shall be conferred until the 
fee has been paid to the C. R. The fees shall be 
named in the by-laws of the Tabernacle. 

ARTICLE V. 

MEMBERS. 

Section 1. Every member shall pay into the 
treasury, as monthly dues, the sum fixed in the by- 
laws, the dues to commence at the first stated meet- 
ing after receiving Adoption. 

BENEFITS. 

Sec. 2. Every member who has passed the pro- 
bation fixed by the by-laws, and has received the 
Sealed Daughter, shall be entitled to weekly bene- 
fits, and other benefits prescribed in this Constitu- 
tion. 

ARTICLE VI. 

DUTIES OF MEMBERS. 

Section 1. It shall be the duty of every member 



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to be present at and assist in the business of every 
regular or called meeting of the Tabernacle. 

Sec. 2. The members shall attend, in regular 
order, to the comforts and needs of sick or disabled 
members, when notified by the presiding officer. 

Sec. 3. Members must cultivate true friendship 
for each other, and live in love and harmony to- 
gether, and defend and protect the good name of 
every true Daughter. 

Sec. 4. That the business and expense of the 
Tabernacle may be kept in a healthy condition, and 
be a benefit to all of its members, it is the impera- 
tive duty of every member to pay her dues and 
assessments punctually and regularly. 

Sec. 5. It is the duty of a member who is about 
to take a journey, and be gone from home for a 
short or long time, to take a certificate, as an evi- 
dence to other Tabernacles that she, the bearer, 
is in good standing. 

Sec. 6. It is the duty of home members to make 
the visits of members of sister Tabernacles pleas- 
ant and agreeable. Remember that all Daughters 
are included in the Grand Chain. 

Sec. 7. Aid and support the officers in their sev- 
eral duties ; be a prop and stay to them, that the 
Tabernacle may maintain a good name in the com- 
munity. Finally, let every member, officers and all, 
try their very best to make our Tabernacle the most 



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pleasant place to meet in on earth, and the Daugh- 
ters a pattern of social friendship. 

ARTICLE VII. 

BENEFITS AND RIGHTS. 

Section 1. Every member shall be entitled to the 
following benefits and rights : 

1. She shall have the right to visit and meet in 
her own or any other Tabernacle. 

2. She shall have the right to turn out with her 
own or any other Tabernacle in public procession. 

3. She shall have the right to take part in any 
business of the Tabernacle of which she may be a 
member. 

4. It is her right to receive, when sick or dis- 
abled so as to need the attention of a physician, 
the regular weekly benefits, and attendance of the 
Daughters. 

5. It is her right, when poor and needy, or in 
distress, to receive aid and comfort from every 
Daughter or Sir Knight. 

6. It is her right to travel with a certificate from 
her Tabernacle, and be received into any other 
Tabernacle. 

7. It is her right to receive an honorable inter- 
ment by the members of the Tabernacle, and when 
she has breathed her last on earth, loving hands 
will prepare her remains for burial. 



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8. The above rights and benefits are only given 
to Sealed Daughters. 

9. And when they do not receive them from the 
Tabernacle, it is evident that they are not in good 
standing, and have forfeited their rights by some 
action contrary to rule and law. 

ARTICLE VIII. 

A FORFEITURE OF BENEFITS AND RIGHTS. 

Section 1. When members permit their dues to 
remain unpaid for three consecutive months, the 
C. R. shall announce the name of the member at 
any regular meeting, stating that the member is 
three months in arrears. If said member fails to 
pay within thirty days after the announcement, 
she forfeits her rights to all the benefits of the 
Tabernacle until all dues and assessments are 
paid. 

Sec. 2. A member who is suspended, for a 
definite or an indefinite time, forfeits her right to 
all the benefits of the Tabernacle until she is re- 
stored. 

Sec. 3. A member who is expelled is dead to 
every right and privilege, and forfeits her right to 
all the benefits of the Tabernacle until she is restored 
by an action of the Tabernacle, at a special meet- 
ing, and a notice of the restoration given to the 
Chief Grand Scribe. 

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AETICLE IX. 

THE GRAND TEMPLE. 

Section 1. The Chief Preceptress and Tribunes 
are the representatives of the Tabernacle in the 
Grand Temple ; one can act for all, if all are not 
present. 

Sec. 2. A Tabernacle has three votes in the 
Grand Temple, the votes to be cast by their Chief 
Preceptress, Tribunes, or proxies. 

TABERNACLE. 

Sec. 3. The Tabernacle must bear the expenses 
of their delegates to and from the annual or called 
sessions of the Grand Temple. 

Sec. 4. The C. E. sends to the annual Grand 
Session a full list of the names of the officers and 
members, with the name and number of the Taber- 
nacle, and the amount of money due to the Grand 
Temple ; also, the number that have been received 
during the year, the names of those that have died, 
been suspended, or expelled during the year. 

Sec. 5. The Tabernacle shall pay into the treas- 
ury of the Grand Temple annually for each 

member. 

Sec. 6. A Tabernacle that fails to report to the 
Grand Temple for two consecutive years shall be 
visited by the Grand Chief, or his deputy ; and if he 
finds it is only neglect on the part of the members, 



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he shall arrest their warrant, and report to the 
Grand Session. 

AETICLE X. 

OF TABERNACLES. 

Section 1. The Tabernacle is intimately con- 
nected with the Temple, and under the same general 
government ; therefore, it is best that they meet in 
the same hall or rooms. 

Sec. 2. Tabernacles must have, within one year 
after they are warranted, all their furniture and 
paraphernalia needed to do the work and business. 

Sec. 3. The furniture is a Tabernacle House, sta- 
tions, and tables for the C. R., C. T., and C. P. ; 
rods for the I. S. and O. S. ; a crook for the C. Pr., 
and a chair for each member ; pins in the reception 
room for the working regalia, and closets in the 
preparation-room. The Tabernacle House shall be 
furnished with five candlesticks, two cups, a pair of 
golden shoes, a small Bible, a ball of wool, a roll of 
flax, a girdle made of white, purple, and scarlet ; a 
pink robe to represent valor ; a white robe to rep- 
resent truth, and a blue robe to represent honor. 

ARTICLE XI. 

Section 1. The dress of the Daughters shall be 
brown, trimmed with white ; or white, trimmed 
with gold or yellow, made of any material agreed 



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on by the Tabernacle. All must be alike in material 
and make. 

Sec. 2. The regalia shall be, a light pink collar, 
trimmed with gold fringe and lace, twelve silver 
stars, and a pink sash around the waist, trimmed 
with gold fringe and lace ; the regalia to be made 
of silk, velvet, satin, delaine, or alpaca. 

Sec. 3. The head-dress, a golden coronet, white 
gloves, with gauntlets. 

Sec. 4. The regalia of the Chief Preceptress shall 
be pea-green, trimmed with gold fringe and lace, 
and silver stars ; the sash the same color ; pink 
gloves and gauntlets, a staff four feet long and 
one inch in diameter, color pink, with a golden 
ball. 

Sec. 5. Members must have their full regalia 
within ninety days after they are Sealed Daughters. 

ARTICLE XII. 
PENALTIES and trials. 

Section 1. Every member of the Tabernacle shall 
be in good standing who is not under charges, or 
suspended from the privileges and benefits. 

Sec. 2. Every member neglecting to pay, and in 
arrears, and failing to comply with article VIII., 
section 1, shall be suspended without further action, 
and remain suspended until all dues and assessments 
are paid. When the C. R. reports that they have 



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paid up, they shall be reinstated without further 
action of the Tabernacle. 

Skc. 3. Disputes, grievances, and difficulties be- 
tween members of the Tabernacle can be specified in 
writing to the C. P., who shall refer the matter to 
a committee of five Discreet Daughters ; this com- 
mittee shall call the parties before them, examine 
proofs and witnesses, and report their decision to 
the C. P. Should the members remain dissatisfied, 
the C. P. shall lay the whole matter before a called 
meeting of the Tabernacle, and it shall be decided 
by a two-thirds vote of all the members present. 
Should a member prove false, malicious, or a dis- 
turber of the peace and harmony of the members, 
they or she shall be suspended for a definite time, 
and fined. 

Sec. 4. Any member who fails to attend the 
regular meetings of the Tabernacle for three con- 
secutive meetings, and is without a legal excuse (the 
only excuse is, out of the city or sick), shall be fined 
as per by-laws. If she neglects to pay her fine 
within thirty days, she shall be suspended until it 
is paid. Seats of officers that are absent for three 
consecutive meetings, unless excused by a vote of 
the Tabernacle, shall be declared vacant. 

Sec. 5. Every member violating her obligation, 
the laws, rules, or the regulations of the Constitu- 
tion or By-Laws, or disclosing the secrets or doings 



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of the Tabernacle, or is found guilty of immoral or 
criminal conduct, or using improper language, or 
refusing to come to order when requested by the 
presiding officer, shall be fined, suspended, or ex- 
pelled, as may be determined by the Tabernacle, by 
a two-thirds vote of the members present. 

Sec. 6. Any member found guilty of any crime 
in a criminal court, and who has been sentenced, 
shall stand expelled as soon as positive proofs are 
had of the action of the court, and the expulsion 
shall continue for life. 

Sec. 7. Any member who has been suspended or 
expelled can make an appeal to the Grand Temple. 
In every instance, the appeal must be given to the 
C. R. within ten days after the suspension or expul- 
sion. The appeal must be in writing. The appeal 
must be read in the Tabernacle, and an answer 
prepared by the Tabernacle, both documents to be 
forwarded to the C. G. S. 



ARTICLE XIII. 

PUBLIC PROCESSIONS. 

Section. 1. There can be but one public turnout 
during the year (without a dispensation from the 
C. G. M.), and that must be in the month of May. 
This does not include funeral processions for the 
purpose of burying a deceased member, or for the 
purpose of receiving a National Grand Officer. 



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ARTICLE XIV. 

OFFICIAL SEAL. 

Section" 1. The Tabernacle shall have a seal, with 
the name, number, city, and state, with suitable 
devices, which shall be affixed to all the official 
papers of the Tabernacle, an impression of which 
shall be filed in the office of the C. Gr. S. 

ARTICLE XV. 

FEES AND DUES. 

Section 1. The fees for the three degrees shall 
be regulated by the Tabernacle, and published in 
the by-laws. 

Sec. 2. The monthly dues shall not be less than 
twenty-five cents per month. 

Sec. 3. The burial-tax shall not be less than one 
dollar. 

ARTICLE XVI. 

BUSINESS. 

Section 1. The C. P., when the Treasurer is not 
able to meet and pay all demands, shall have the 
power to assess the members, pro rata, to make up 
the deficiency. 

Sec. 2. All stated or business meetings must be 
held in the Third Degree, and members not in pos- 
session of that degree cannot be present. 

Sec. 3. A member who is outside of the jurisdic- 



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tion of her Tabernacle, and becomes sick or disabled, 
may receive her benefits and dues by writing to the 
C. R., and sending the attending physician's certifi- 
cate, with directions how to send the money, and the 
name of the nearest Tabernacle, with the name of 
the 0. R. of that Tabernacle. 

Sec. 4. Every Tabernacle can and must make its 
own by-laws, but they must not conflict with the 
Constitution of the Grand Temple. 

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ARTICLE XVII. 

RULES OF BUSINESS. 

Section 1. The Tabernacle must conform to these 
rules strictly, in the letter and spirit : 

FOR STATED OR MONTHLY MEETINGS. 

1. At the hour fixed by the by-laws, the pre- 
siding officer shall call the Tabernacle to order, and 
open in form in the Third Degree. 

2. The minutes of the last stated and called 
meetings are read, corrected, and adopted. 

3. The report of the Visiting Board is read and 
approved. 

4. Petitions for membership are read and re- 
ferred, or ordered to ballot. 

5. Report of the Board of Examiners. 

6. Calling the roll, and receiving dues. 

7. Reports of special committees. 



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8. Unfinished business, and balloting for member- 
ship on candidates, etc. 

9. New business. Under this rule the quarterly 
report of the C. R. and C. T. is made, and the 
annual report is made in the month of July. 

10. Lecture on the signs, grips, and words. 

11. Close in the proper form. 

12. The degrees must be given at a called meeting. 
All charges and complaints shall be heard and tried 
at a called meeting. 

ARTICLE XVIII. 

DEATH. 

Section 1. On the death of a member who has 
been sealed, and is not more than three months in 
arrears for monthly dues, the Tabernacle shall inter 
her in a respectable manner. The Tribunes shall 
attend to all the preparations for the funeral. 

Sec. 2. At the next regular meeting of the Taber- 
nacle after the burial of a deceased member, the 
members shall pay into the treasury a burial-tax of 
one dollar, in addition to their monthly dues. 

Sec. 3. The members of the Tabernacle shall 
attend the funeral of a deceased member, either on 
foot or in carriages, wearing their brown dress, 
black veils trimmed with white, and white gloves. 
The officers wear a pink and white rosette on the 



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left arm, near the wrist. The C. P. carries her 
staff. 

FUNERAL PROCESSION. 

Sec. 4. The Tabernacle will meet at their hall, or 
some place near the residence of the deceased, and 
form in the order of inarch. 

ARTICLE XIX. 

THE CHIEF PRECEPTRESS. 

Section 1. This office is one of great responsibility 
in the Tabernacle. The C. P. should govern with 
equal and pure justice ; be an example in punctuality, 
politeness, kindness, sisterly love, and calmness ; and 
not administer the law arbitrarily, but with firmness 
and affection ; treat every member with due con- 
sideration and honor ; be courteous to every member 
or Daughter ; look after and see that a sick or dis- 
abled Daughter receives the attention that she should 
have from the members and Tabernacle ; manage 
the affairs of the Tabernacle so that there will 
always be sufficient funds in the treasury to meet 
all necessary expenses ; counsel Avith the members 
for the interest and good of the Tabernacle ; do 
nothing of importance until she is assured that 
the members will sustain her ; remember that the 
C. P. is accountable to the Grand Temple for the 
faithful performance of her several duties : use 



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every honorable means to keep peace and harmony 
in the Tabernacle. 

OTHER OFFICERS. 

Sec. 2. All the officers in the Tabernacle have 
their important duties and responsibilities, — a per- 
fect chain ; and if one fails in doing her whole duty, 
it weakens and mars the utility and usefulness of 
the Tabernacle. Do your duty well, and your 
Tabernacle will be a model for other orders and 

societies. 

« 

MEMBERS. 

Sec. 3. Every member is equally interested in 
the success and good name of the Tabernacle. A 
united effort is required on the part of the members, 
to make the Order a success. 

1. Fulfil every duty and obligation that is required 
of you, earnestly and constantly. 

2. Support and sustain the officers in carrying 
forward the business of the Tabernacle. Remember 
that each individual member is obligated in the same 
way, and has the same responsibility. 

3. If there should be any bad feelings arise be- 
tween the members, try your utmost to have it 
settled before coming to the Tabernacle. Love and 
harmony will build up, but confusion and wrang- 
ling will tear the Tabernacle down. 



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ARTICLE XX. 

MODE OF TRIAL. 

Sections 2, 3, and 4, of article XII., entitled 
1 'Penalties and Trials," are plain in telling how 
to deal with them. 

In the cases specified in section 5, the complaint 
must be made in writing, specifying the nature of 
the charge, and giving; the names of two or more 
witnesses; this is read by the C. R., at a stated 
meeting, and referred to a committee of five Daugh- 
ters, by the C. P. ; the time is set for the committee 
to meet and hear the case, and determine the guilt 
or innocence of the accused ; this committee make 
their report at a called meeting, called for that pur- 
pose. 

PENALTIES. 

A member convicted of violating the rules or 
by-laws shall, for the first offence, be fined ; second 
offence, suspended for a definite time ; third offence, 
shall be suspended for not less than one year. 

A member convicted of disclosing the secrets and 
doings of the Tabernacle, or using improper lan- 
guage, shall be suspended for not less than three 
months. 

For criminal or immoral conduct, if the proof is 
clear, and they are convicted, they shall be expelled. 



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WHAT IT MEANS. 

Suspensions definite^ mean a fixed time. When 
that time is out, the member is restored without the 
action of the Tabernacle. 

Suspensions indefinite mean that no time is set. 
The member can be restored by the action of the 
Tabernacle, at any stated meeting. 

Expulsion means that the member is dead to the 
Tabernacle ; and to resurrect a member and place 
her again in the Tabernacle, living, will require a 
two-thirds vote of all the members, at a meeting 
called for that purpose, notice having been given at 
the last stated meeting. 

CHIEF PRECEPTRESS. 

Should complaints be made of the C. P., for 
incompetency to fulfil the duties of the office, or 
maladministration, or criminal or immoral conduct, 
the members, by majority, must make complaint to 
the nearest C. M. He shall call a meeting of the 
Tabernacle, and examine the complaints (the C. M. 
presiding). If the charges are proven, and they 
are of a nature to injure the Tabernacle, the CM. 
shall require two-thirds of the members to sio-n a 
petition, stating the complaints and specifications, to 
the C. G. M. The C. G. M., on the receipt of the 
petition, shall appoint three C. M. ? s, or P. C. M.'s, 
from three different Temples, whose business it is 



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to try the case and report their decision to the 
C. G. M. If cleared, she continues in office ; if 
convicted, she is suspended from all official duty 
until the meeting of the Grand Temple, where the 
case will be disposed of. 

CHIEF TRIBUNES. 

The C. T.'s are amenable to their Temple, and 
all complaints must be made in writing to the C. S. 
of their Temple. 

AETICLE XXI. 

BULES OF ORDER. 

1. Every member must appear in the hall cleanly 
dressed, with white gloves, working regalia, and 
coronet. 

2. Members or visitors will not be permitted to 
remain in the open Tabernacle unless they have 
their regalia on. 

3. The members shall address the officers in the 
name of their office. 

4. A member speaking shall stand in front of the 
Tabernacle and address the chief officer, confine her- 
self to the question, and avoid personalities and 
irrelevant language. 

5. A member shall not be interrupted while speak- 
ing, except to explain. 

6. A member shall not speak more than once on 



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the same subject, until all who wish to speak have 
been heard, nor more than twice on any question. 

7. No member is permitted to speak longer than 
ten minutes. 

8. No motion shall be in order until it is seconded, 
and stated by the presiding officer. A motion must 
be made in writing when requested by the C. R. 

9. A motion to lay on the table shall be decided 
without debate. 

10. A motion to postpone carries the question 
over to the next meeting. 

11. When a question is laid on the table, it cannot 
be taken up until the next meeting, and then only 
by a two-thirds vote. 

12. A motion to reconsider can be acted on only 
at the same session ; it must be made by a mem- 
ber who voted in the majority. 

13. The first named on all special committees 
shall be the chairman. 

14. In all business meetings they shall proceed 
by the order of business. 

15. Grand Officers visiting the Tabernacle shall 
be received standing. 

16. A C. G. M. or P. G. M. shall be received 
with the grand honors. 

17. A member wishing to retire from the meet- 
ing for the evening must come before the Taber- 
nacle and make the request to the C. P. ; she an- 



100 

nounces the request, and if a majority vote to grant 
it,. it is done. 

18. A member wishing to retire for a few min- 
utes, rises from her seat and stands, with the salut- 
ino- sio'ii : the C. P. observes her, and returns the 
sign ; that is permission granted. 

19. A member crossing the hall during the time 
the Tabernacle is opened must give the saluting 
sign. 

20. The strictest order and decorum mu$t be kept 
by the members during the hour of the session. 

21. Should an officer be absent from a meeting, 
the C. P. shall fill the seat pro tern. 

22. Should an officer be disqualified, resign, be 
suspended, or expelled, the C. P. shall fill the seat 
pro tern., until the regular election. 

THE EMBLEMS. 

The emblem is made of silver or gold. Shape, a 
half-moon, with 333 in the centre ; or the pin or 
ear-rings can be made in any shape, by attaching to 
them the half-moon and 333, so they can be seen. 

FORM OF PETITION. 

To the members of Tabernacle, 

No. . . Your petitioner, having a good opinion of 
the Tabernacle, desires to become a member and be 
made a Daughter. Age, . . Residence, 



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Enclosed fee, $ . . Recommended by , 
. . . day of A. D. 18 



Signed 



FORM OF A CERTIFICATE. 

To all whom it may concern, — Greeting: 

This is to certify that the bearer, 

is a member in full, and is an S. D. of 

Tabernacle, No. ... of County of 

State of We 

recommend this Daughter to all Daughters of the 
Tabernacle. This certificate to remain in full force 
for six months, and can be renewed by full payment 
of monthly dues. Signed this the . . . day of 

. . A. D. 18 . . 

^^s C. P. 

<J SEAL y 

v^~^/ Attest: . C. R. 

FORM OF A TRANSFER. 

This is to certify that the bearer, Daughter . . . 

.a member in full of 

Tabernacle, No. ... is hereby transferred to ... . 
Tabernacle, No. . . This trans- 
fer to be presented within thirty days after date. 

Signed this the . . . day of 

A. D. 18 . . 



C. P, 
C. R. 



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FORM OF TABERNACLE HOUSE. 

The house shall be three stories high. First 
story, fifteen inches square, twelve inches high; 
second story, ten inches square, twelve inches 
high ; third story, open on four columns, fifteen 
inches high. Color: First story, pink; second 
story, pea-green ; third story, white. 

Rings for carrying; two pink poles. 

The moulding of the Tabernacle can be gilded 
and ornamented to suit the taste. 

Lettering on first story, first side, the name and 
number; second side, the date of warrant; third 
side, "Daughters of the Tabernacle;" fourth side, 
the name of city and state. 

Second story, first side, 333 ; second side, the 
Bible ; third side, the cups ; fourth side, the golden 
shoes. 

RODS. 

The rods for the I. S. and O. S. shall be nine 
feet long and one inch in diameter, pink color, with 
golden acorn. 

The rod for the Chief Priestess shall be white, 
same length as above, with pink ball and crook. 

The Tribunes' spears shall be five feet long and 
one inch in diameter, and the color green, with spear- 
head of silver. 

The Chief Preceptress's staff shall be four feet long 
and one inch in diameter, color pink, and golden ball. 



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The banner, color pink, with letters and devices 
to suit the Tabernacle. 

AMENDMENT. 

The Constitution can only be amended by sub- 
mitting the amendment in writing to the Grand 
Temple, and by a two-thirds vote of the Grand 
Temple any alteration or amendment shall become 
a law. 

The amendment or alteration must be submitted 
by a majority of the Tabernacles. 

NOTICE. 

For a book of ceremonies, marching, funerals, 
dedicating, consecrating, drills, etc., get Dickson's 
Temple and Tabernacle Manual. 



DAUGHTERS' EMBLEMS. 

(Gold or Silver.) 



333 D.T. 333 



333 





D- 333 T. 




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Preparation 



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Entrance 



INSTALLATION CEREMONY. 



The officers of the Tabernacle can be installed in 
public or private. The ceremony can be performed 
by any C. M. or P. C. M., C. G. M. or P. C. G. M. 

PUBLIC INSTALLATION. 
The Daughters assemble in a room or place near 
the hall or place where the installation is to be per- 
formed, dressed in full regalia, and march in the 
following order to the place of installation, under 
the marshalship of one of the Tribunes. 



THE PROCESSION. 

C. P. 
C. T. C. T. 

V. P. 
C. P. V. R. 

C. Pr. 
O. S. I. S. 

C. T. 
B. V. B. V. 

B. V. 



HOUSE. 

B. E. B. E. 

B. E., with Banner. 

P.C. T. P.C.T. 

P. V. P. P. V. P. 

Members by Twos. 
Sir Kniohts. 



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The Tabernacle House is borne by four Daugh- 
ters. The procession marches three times around 
the hall. The officers and past officers are seated 
on the platform, and the members and Sir Knights 
in front of the platform. The Tabernacle House is 
placed in front of the Chief Preceptress, in the centre 
of the platform, the officers to the right and left of 

her. 

THE CEREMONY. 

Music ; or, if there is no band, the following is sung : 

PRAISE TO GOD. 

Praise to God, the Great Creator; 

Praise to God from every tongue; 
Join, my soul, with every creature,— 

Join the universal song. 
Father, source of all compassion, 

Pure, unbounded grace is Thine : 
Hail the God of our salvation ! 

Praise Him for His love divine. 

Joyfully on earth adore Him, 

Till in heaven our song we raise ; 
Then, enraptured, fall before Him, 

Lost in wonder, love, and praise: 
Praise to God, the Great Creator, — 

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; 
Praise Him, every living creature, 

Earth and heaven's united host. 

The Chief Preceptress gives three raps, and all 
the Daughters and Knights stand, while the follow- 
ing prayer is made by the C. O., or some one 
appointed for that purpose : 



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Eternal God! Eternal King! 

Kuler of heaven and earth beneath ! 
From Thee our hopes, our comforts spring ; 

In Thee we live, and move, and breathe. 
Thy word brought forth the naming sun, 

The changeful moon, the starry host; 
In Thine appointed course they run, 

Till in the final ruin lost. 

We lift our hearts to Thee, 

Thou Day-Star from on high ! 
The sun itself is but Thy shade, 

Yet cheers both earth and sky. 
Oh, let Thy rising beams 

Dispel the shades of night ; 
And let the glories of Thy love 

Come like the morning light ! 

Turn not Thy face away, O Lord ! 

From them that lowly lie, 
Lamenting sore their sinful life 

With tears and bitter cry. 
Thy mercy-gate stands open wide 

To them that mourn their sin ; 
Shut not that gate against us, Lord! 

But let us enter in. 

Thou knowest, Lord, what things be past, 

And all the things that be ; 
Thou knowest well what is to come ; 

There's nothing hid from Thee. 
So press we to Thy mercy-gate, 

Where mercy doth abound, 
Imploring pardon for our sin, 

To heal our deadly wound. 

O Lord, we need not to repeat 
What we do beg and crave ; 






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For Thou dost know, before we ask, 

The blessing we would have. 
Mercy, O Lord! we mercy seek; 

This is the height and sum ; 
For mercy, Lord, is all our prayer, 

Oh, let Thy mercy come ! 

And to God the Father, Son, 

And Spirit ever blest, 
Eternal Three in One, 

All worship be addressed. 
As heretofore, it was, is now, 
And shall be so for evermore! 
Amen, amen! 

The C. P. gives one rap, and all are seated. 
Music ; or a hymn is sung, — the following, or any- 
other : 

Let all the earth their voices raise, 
To sing the choicest psalm of praise ; 

To sing and bless Jehovah's name: 
His glory let the heathen know, 
His wonders to the nations show, 

And all His saving works proclaim. 

He framed the globe, He built the sky, 
He made the shining worlds on high, 

And reigns complete in glory there: 
His beams are majesty and light; 
His beauties, how divinely bright! 

His Tabernacle, how divinely fair! 

Come the great day, the glorious hour, 
When earth shall feel His saving power, 

And barb'rous nations fear His name! 
Then shall the race of man confess 
The beauty of His holiness, 

And in his Tabernacles His grace proclaim. 



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The Marshal lights the candles and places them 
on the Tabernacle House, and places all the officers' 
jewels on a stand. The officers elect stand in a 
semicircle. He then says : 

Most Faithful Sir , I have the pleasure 

of presenting to you the officers elect of 

Tabernacle, No. . They are now ready for 

installation. 

The installing officer then says : You will please 
open your manuals, and answer the following ques- 
tions : 

Question by the installing officer: Are you will- 
ing to serve in the office to which you have been 
elected ? 

Answer. I am willing to do the duties pertaining 
to the office. 

Q. Will you punctually attend to the business of 
your office? 

A. I am resolved to attend to all that is required 
of me under the laws of our Order. 

The installing officer then requests them to link 
their ri«;ht and left hands together. 

They repeat the following words after the officer : 

As we are joined together, hand in hand, so we 
will sustain and support each other in our official 
duties. We promise to be present at every meeting 
of the Tabernacle, unless detained at home by sick- 
ness, or absent out of the city. 



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The installing officer gives one rap, and all are 
seated. 

The Marshal then stands the Chief Preceptress 
elect in front of the Tabernacle House, and says : 

Most Faithful Sir, I have the honor of present- 
ing to you Daughter , who has been 

elected to preside in this Tabernacle. 

The installing officer says : 

I thank you, Sir Marshal. You will please give 
into her hand the Constitution of the Order, and the 
By-Laws of this Tabernacle. 

Installing officer to the Chief Preceptress : 

These are the laws of the Order. It is your duty 
to have them executed promptly ; have them read 
in vour Tabernacle at stated times. I now invest 
you with the emblem of your office, and I present 
you the staff of power. You will please be seated, 
and listen. It shall be the duty of the C. P. to 
preside at all meetings of the Tabernacle, call 
special meetings, when business requires them, de- 
cide all questions of order or rules, sign all money 
orders, preserve order, enforce the laws, instruct 
the candidates in the several degrees, and cause the 
members to learn well the Ritual. 

The installing officer gives one rap, and all are 
seated. 



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The Marshal says : 

I now present — , who was elected Vice- 
Preceptress of Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer says : 

I now invest yon with the emblem of your office. 
Yon will please be seated. It is the duty of the 
Vice-Preceptress to be present at all meetings of 
the Tabernacle, and assist the Chief Preceptress in 
her several official duties ; and in the absence of the 
C. P., you are to preside in the meeting of the Tab- 
ernacle and attend to the duties of the office. 

The Marshal says : 

I now present , who was elected Chief 

Recorder of Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer savs : 

I now invest you with the emblem of your office. 
You will please be seated. It shall be the duty of 
the C. R. to keep the proceedings of each meeting, 
and the business, under proper heads. You shall 
have the minute, the roll, and account books in 
your possession. You shall issue all notices, draw 
all drafts on the Treasurer, receive and record all 
moneys received into the Tabernacle, pay all money 
you receive into the treasury, make an annual report 
in full to the Grand Temple, and report every 
three months the condition of the Tabernacle to the 
members and the Grand Chief. You shall notify 



176 

the C. G. S., within five days, of the expulsion of 
a member, and for what she was expelled, and 
fill out, sign, and seal all certificates by order of the 
Tabernacle. 

The Marshal says : 

I now present to you , who was 

elected Vice-Recorder of Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer says : 

I now invest you with the emblem of your office. 
You will please be seated. It shall be the duty of 
the V. R. to assist the C. R. in her several duties, 
and attend to all the business of the office in the 
absence of the C. R. It shall be the V. R.'s daty 
to correspond with other Tabernacles, and conduct 
the correspondence of the Tabernacle. 

The Marshal savs : 

I now present to you , who was elected 

Treasurer of Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer savs : 

I now invest you with the emblem of your office. 
You will please be seated. It shall be the duty of 
the C. T. to receive the funds coming into the Tab- 
ernacle from the C. R., keep an accurate account, 
and pay all drafts. You shall report the condition 
of the treasury every three months to the Taber- 
nacle, or at the regular quarterly meeting. Your 



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further duties and instructions you will see in the 
Constitution. 

The Marshal says : 

I now present to you , who was elected 

Chief Priestess of Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer says : 

I now invest you with the emblem of your office, 
and present to you the shepherdess's crook. You 
will please be seated. The C. Pr. shall be present 
at every meeting, and open it with devotional exer- 
cises, give counsel to the sick or disabled members, 
and instruct candidates on the sacredness of their 
obligation. Your office is one of usefulness and 
benefit. Be true to duty. 

The Marshal says : 

I now present to you and , 

who were elected Inner and Outer Sentinels of 
Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer says : 

I now invest you with the emblems of your offices, 
and present to you the rods of your authority. You 
will please be seated. It shall be the duty of the 
I. S. and O. S. to guard the entrance to the Taber- 
nacle, and perform such other duties as are found in 
the Ritual. Your punctual and early attendance is 
absolutely required. Look well to your duty. 



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The Marshal says : 

I now present to you Sir Knights and 

, who have been elected Tribunes of 



Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer says : 

I now invest you with the emblems of your 
offices, and present to you the javelins of authority. 
You will please be seated. It shall be the duty of 
the Tribunes to assist the C. P. in conferring the 
degrees, and arrange the hall for meetings ; conduct 
all public business, and attend every meeting. You 
will be members of the Tabernacle during your term 
of office. 

The Marshal says : 

I now present to you Daughters , , 



and 9 who were appointed the Board of Vis- 
itors of Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer says : 

I now invest you with the emblems of your 
office. You will please be seated. It shall be your 
duty to visit the members in regular order, and 
report any who are so sick or disabled that they 
need aid and attendance. It will also be your duty 
to attend, and report to the C. P. the condition of 
the members. You shall cause orders to be drawn 
on the Treasury for all weekly benefits, and pay 
them to the members. You shall report your busi- 



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ness to every regular meeting, in a written report, 
signed by all the Board. 

The Marshal says : 

I now present to you Daughters , , 

and , who were appointed a Board of Exam- 
iners of Tabernacle, No. — . 

The installing officer says : 

I now present to you the emblem of your office. 
You will please be seated. It shall be your duty to 
examine any matter or business of the Tabernacle 
that is referred to you. You shall prepare candi- 
dates for the decrees, and shall conduct visitors to 
proper seats. You shall make a written report to 
every regular meeting, signed by all the members 
of the Board. 

The installing officer then gives three raps, and 
all stand, except the installed officers. He then 
says : 

By the power and authority in us vested, we de- 
clare the officers of Tabernacle, No. — , 

installed and ready for duty for the Tabernacle year 
ensuing. We declare, we declare ! 

The Marshal says : 

I now proclaim that the officers of Taber- 
nacle, No. — , are installed in regular form. 

The Sir Knights and Daughters give five claps, 



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and say : " We declare." This is given three times. 
The last time they say : " We declare the officers of 
Tabernacle, No. — , regularly installed." 

The installing officer gives one rap, and all are 
seated. 

Music, or singing ; after which, if there is to be 
an oration, this is the time ; and then a march three 
times around the hall, and then close, — or, if in a 
public hall, dismiss. 






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FUNERAL CEREMONIES 



OF A 



DAUGHTER OF THE TABERNACLE. 



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FUNERAL CEREMONIES 



OF A 



DAUGHTER OF THE TABERNACLE. 



The ceremonies which are observed at Tabernacle 
funerals, and for the interment of the dead, are very 
impressive and appropriate. They are performed 
as an imperative, yet a sorrowful, duty, and as a 
token of affection and respect to the memory of a 
departed Daughter. 

DIRECTIONS. 

1. No Daughter of the Tabernacle can be buried 
with the formalities of the Tabernacle unless she is 
a Sealed Daughter in good standing, and by the 
consent of her family. 

2. The Chief Preceptress, having received notice 
of the death of a Daughter (the deceased being a 
Sealed Daughter in good standing), it shall be her 
duty to issue orders to the Tabernacle to make 
preparations to attend the funeral, and extend an 
invitation to the Temples and other Tabernacles. 
(Should the family of the deceased desire to arrange 
for the funeral, their wishes must be complied with. ) 

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3. The whole arrangement for a burial of a 
Daughter by the Tabernacle must be made by the 
Tribunes. The ceremonies are conducted by the 
C. O. or C. M. of the nearest Temple. 

4. Whenever other societies unite with the Taber- 
nacle in the burial of a Daughter, the body of the 
deceased must be in charge of the Tabernacle having 
jurisdiction. Other societies are permitted to per- 
form their ceremonies, but the services of the Tab- 
ernacle must not be omitted. 

5. If a sojourner, in good standing, dies within 
the jurisdiction of a Tabernacle, it will be the duty 
of the Tabernacle to inter her with all the formali- 
ties of the Order, or attend to sending the body to 
its home ; where there are two or more Tabernacles, 
the oldest Tabernacle has precedence, unless other- 
wise arranged. The Tabernacle of which the de- 
ceased sojourner was a member shall pay all 
expenses incurred in the funeral, to the Tabernacle 
that attended to this duty. 

6. The pall-bearers shall be Sir Knights of Tabor, 
selected by the Chief Preceptress. 

7. No Tabernacle can unite with other societies 
in the burial of a person not a Daughter or a Knight 
of Tabor, without a dispensation from the Chief 
Grand Mentor or the consent of the Grand Temple. 

8. The members of the Tabernacle shall attend 
the funeral of a deceased Daughter, either on foot 
or in vehicles, w< ar n» brown dresses trimmed with 



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white, black veils bordered with white, white gloves, 
and a pink and white rosette on the left shoulder. 
The officers wear a pink and white rosette on the 
left arm, near the wrist, and a pink and black 
rosette on the right shoulder. The C. P. and 
P. C. P. carry their staffs and a green rosette on the 
right shoulder. The I. S. and O. S. carry their rods. 

9. A Sir Knight attending the funeral of a Daugh- 
ter shall wear a black suit, white gloves, the regula- 
tion collar and cap. The Tribunes shall carry their 
spears. The C. M.'s and P. C. M.'s wear their 
swords, trimmed with black. Should a C. G. M. 
or P. C, G. M. attend, the C. G.'s march in their 
rear with their swords reversed, the C. S. B., with 
two assistants, in front of them. 

10. When two or more Tabernacles are in pro- 
cession, the Tabernacle of which the deceased was a 
member, will march nearest to the corpse. If the de- 
ceased member was a member of other secret societies , 
such society shall bear a part of the funeral expense. 
In that case, the societv that she has been longest a 
member of can march nearest to the body, and the 
pall-bearers be equally divided between the societies. 

11. A Tabernacle in procession is under the dis- 
cipline of an open Tabernacle, and no one must 
leave the ranks without the positive permission of 
the Chief Preceptress, conveyed through one of the 
Tribunes, who is acting Marshal. 



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THE SERVICE. 

The Tabernacle will assemble at their hall, or 
some place, that is proper, near the residence of the 
deceased. The C. P. will declare the Tabernacle 
opened, and announce the business that has called 
them together. The C. R. reads the name and a«;e 
of the deceased member, how long she has been a mem- 
ber, the day and date of her death, and the date that 
she was interred. It is enrolled in the record-book. 

ORDER OF MARCH. 
The procession is formed, and march to the resi- 
dence of the deceased member, receive the corpse, 
and march in the following order to the church or 
place appointed for the services : 

Two Tribunes, with spears. 
Chief Preceptress. 
Past Chief Preceptresses, by twos. 
*3 Inner and Outer Sentinels. 

1* Chief and Assistant Recorder. 

g Vice-Preceptress . 

Chief Treasurer and Chief Priestess. 

Members, two by two. 

Other Tabernacles, in the same order. 

Chief Orator and Clergy. 

* M * 

* PS * 

< 

* a * 

Family. 

Knights, in their marching order. 

Other Societies. 

Carriages. 



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AT THE CHUKCH. 
The Tabernacle and Sir Knights will open ranks, 
and the corpse and family will pass into the church. 
The Daughters and Knights will follow to seats. 
After the church ceremony and sermon by a minis- 
ter or the Chief Orator, the Daughters, Sir Knights, 
family, and friends will march around and view the 
body, while the choir chants a funeral anthem, or a 
hymn is sung by the congregation. The Sir Knights 
then form in front of the church, and open ranks, 
when the casket is passed through to the hearse. 

MARCH TO THE CEMETERY. 

Chief Tribunes. 
Chief Orator and Clergy. 

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* P3 * 

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Family Carriages. 

Daughters in Vehicles. 

Other Societies. 

Sir Knights. 
Other Vehicles. 

AT THE GRAVE. 

Place the casket over the grave. 

The Daughters and Sir Knights form a circle 
around the grave, with the family at the head, and 
the C. O. and ministers at the foot. The Daughters 
and Sir Knights join hands, and sing the following 
hymn : 



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Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb ; 

Take this new treasure to thy trust, 
And give these sacred relics room 

To slumber in the silent dust. 

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Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear, 

Invade thy bounds ; no mortal woes 

Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, 

While angels watch the soft repose. 

So Jesus slept; God's dying Son 
Passed thro' the grave, and blest the bed: 

Eest here, blest saint, till from His throne 
The morning break, and pierce the shade. 

Break from His throne, illustrious morn ! 

Attend, O earth ! His sovereign word : 
Restore thy trust ; a glorious form 

Shall then ascend to meet the Lord ! 

The Chief Orator — or the minister, if he is a 
member — then reads the following prayer, the 
Daughters and Knights holding up their joined 
hands during the prayer : 

O merciful God, the Father of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, who is the resurrection and the life ; in whom 
whosoever believeth shall live, though he die ; and 
whomsoever liveth and believeth in Him, shall not 
die eternally ; who also hath taught us, by His holy 
apostle St. Paul, not to be sorry, as men without 
hope, for those who sleep in Him. We humbly be- 
seech Thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of 
sin unto the life of righteousness ; that when we 
shall depart this life, we may rest in Him, and that 
at the general resurrection on the last day, we may 






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be found acceptable in Thy sight, and receive that 
blessing which Thy well-beloved Son shall then pro- 
nounce to all who love and fear Thee, saying : 
Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the 
kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the 
world. Grant this, we beseech Thee, O merciful 
Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and 
Redeemer. Amen. 

The prayer being ended, all say : " Amen, amen, 
amen!" raising and lowering their hands slowly, 
three times. 

While the casket is being lowered into the grave, 
the following hymn is sung : 

i. 

Dear as thou wert, and justly dear, 

"We will not weep for thee ; 
One thought shall check the starting tear, — 

It is, that thou art free. 

n. 

And thus shall faith's consoling power 

The tears of love restrain ; 
Oh, who that saw thy parting hour 

Could wish thee back again ! 

in. 

Triumphant in thy closing eye 

The hope of glory shone ; 
Joy breathed in thine expiring sigh, 

To think the fight was won. 

IV. 

Gently the passing spirit fled, 

Sustained by grace Divine ; 
Oh, may such grace on me be shed, 

And make my end like thine ! 



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The following exhortation is delivered by the C. 
O., or the minister, if he is a member: 

Daughters, this solemn scene tells us that our 
Tabernacle has been visited by that dread messen- 
ger, Death, against whose certain entrance sentinels 
and closed doors offer no stay or stop. The chain 
of our circle has been broken, and a link is gone, 
never more to return. We mourn the loss of a dear 
companion. The dead body of our beloved sister, 

M N , is now before us in its narrow 

house. This is the last of earthly Tabernacles for 
her whom we have met so often in our undisturbed 
retreat, away from the worldly-minded, to enjoy a 
little season of happiness ; and now, we have assem- 
bled to bid our sister a last, long farewell. She 
sleeps with the unnumbered dead. The storms and 
calms of life have passed over her pathway. She is 
at rest. Her toils on earth have ended. As it has 
pleased our Heavenly Father to call the soul of our 
departed sister from its earthly Tabernacle, may she 
find joy and happiness in the Tabernacles of that 
peaceful land where the eternal light and love of the 
Eternal Father, Son, and Holy Spirit will shed 
their rays forever, and, in the company of the 
angelic host and the redeemed of earth, may we 
meet our loved sister, to part no more. 

Farewell, for a little while. 

The Chief Orator repeats the following invocation, 
and the Daughters and Knights respond. At each 
response they give one clap of the hands : 

Chief Orator. Almighty Father, may we realize 



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that Thine all pervading presence is with us ; may 
Thy spirit perfect us in truth and obedience to Thy 
will. 

Response. May the Lord's will be done. 

C. 0. May we meet our sister Daughter in the 
fadeless lio-ht of God's kino-dom. 

lies. Into the Lord's hands we commit our 
souls. 

CO. Behold, O Lord, we are in sorrow. O 
Lord, let the light of Thy countenance shine upon 
us in our distress. Give comfort, and turn our 
mourning to joy. 

lies. The Lord will hear and answer our prayer ; 
only trust Him. 

The following hymn is sung : 

i. 

How still and peaceful is the grave ! 

Where, life's vain tumults past, 
Th' appointed house, by heaven's decree, 

Receives us all at last. 

ii. 

The wicked there from troubling cease ; 

Their passions rage no more ; 
And there the weary pilgrim rests 

From all the toils he bore. 

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There rest the prisoners, now released 

From slavery's sad abode : 
No more they hear th' oppressor's voice, 

Or dread the tyrant's rod. 



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IV. 

There servants, masters, small and great, 

Partake the same repose ; 
And there, in peace, the ashes mix 

Of those who once were foes. 

v. 

All, levelled by the hand of death, 

Lie sleeping in the tomb, 
Till God, in judgment, calls them forth, 

To meet their final doom. 

The ceremonies may conclude with the church 
order for the burial of the dead, or by the following, 
read by the CO.: 

Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God, in 
His wise providence, to take out of this world the 
soul of our deceased sister, we therefore commit 
her body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to 
ashes, dust to dust; looking for the general resur- 
rection in the last day, and the life of the world to 
come, through our Lord Jesus Christ ; at whose 
second coming in glorious majesty to judge the 
world, the earth and the sea shall give up their 
dead ; and the corruptible bodies of those who sleep 
in Him shall be changed, and made like unto His 
own glorious body, according to the mighty working 
whereby He is able to subdue all things unto Him- 
self. Amen. 

The services close, and the procession returns to 
the place from whence they came ; and after the neces- 
sary business is iinished, the Tabernacle is closed. 




FORM OP TABERNACLE HOUSE. 



DEDICATION CEREMONY 



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DEDICATION CEREMONY. 



The Temple and Tabernacle can be dedicated 
either in public or private. 

INSTRUCTIONS. 

1. The hall, before it is dedicated, must be fur- 
nished with all the necessaries for the work and 
business of the Temple and Tabernacle. 

2. The ceremony must be performed by a C.G.M. , 
P.C. G. M.,or aD. G. M. 

3. The Temple and Tabernacle Houses within the 
square, with their full furniture in sight, and candles 
burning. 

4. The Daughters are marched into the hall, in 
full dress and regalia ; the officers in their stations, 
and seated. 

5. The Knights, in full dress and regalia, assemble 
in the anterooms, or some place near the hall, and 
march into the hall and around three times, and are 
seated; officers in their stations. Music; or the 
following hymn is sung : 

i. 

How lovely are Thy dwellings fair, 

Oh, Lord of hosts ! How dear 
The pleasant Tabernacles are, 

AVhere Thou dost dwell bo near. 

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ii. 

My soul doth long and, fainting, sigh 

Thy Temples, Lord, to see ; 
My heart and flesh aloud do cry, 

O, living God, for Thee ! 

in. 
Happy, who in Thy house reside, 

Where Thee they ever praise ; 
Happy, whose strength in Thee doth bide, 

And in their hearts Thy ways. 

IV. 

They journey on from strength to strength, 

"With joy and gladsome cheer, 
Till all before our God, at length, 

In Zion do appear. 

The C. M. of the Temple gives three raps, and 
all stand. He then says : 

We have assembled for the purpose of dedicating 
this hall to the work and business of the Temple 
and Tabernacle. I now take pleasure in introducing 
Sir , the dedicating officer. 

The C. M. then presents the gavel to the dedi- 
cating officer. 

The dedicating officer gives one rap, and all are 
seated. He then reads as follows : 

Sir Knights and Daughters, the solemn duties of 
the hour, and the importance of the business that 
has called us together, cannot be overestimated in 
an Order like ours, fulfilling a high and holy duty 
in this Christian a<>e. We are banded together for 



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mutual aid and protection ; to help each other in 
sickness ; to comfort each other in distress ; to sup- 
port disabled members ; to care for the lonely 
orphans of Knights or Daughters, and make glad the 
hearts of mourning widows. This is the mission of 
our beloved Order. Then, how necessary it is that 
we should, in all our work and business, remember 
an overruling Providence, and ask that IJe may 
preside over our counsels and give us wisdom to 
successfully conduct and guide the affairs of our 
Order, that it may continue a blessing for all time 
to come. Let us not only dedicate our hall to the 
Lord God, but give ourselves to His keeping. 

THE CEREMONY. 

The dedicating officer gives three raps, and all 
stand. He then gives the following commands : 

1. Sir Knights, form a hollow square. [The C. 
M. and C. O. in the centre of the square, near the 
Temple House.] 

2. Sir Knights, Handle Swords ! 

3. Sir Knights, Draw Swords ! 

4. Sir Knights, Present Swords ! 

5. Sir Knights, Deposit Swords. [The swords are 
laid down, pointing to the Temple and Tabernacle 
House.] 

6. SirKnights, To the Eight About Face! [Turn, 
face out.] Deposit Caps ! 

7. Sir Kuights, To the Left About Face ! [Turn, 
face in.] 

Let us pray. 



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The Knights will kneel on the right knee, with 
their arms across their breast, the Daughters 
standing. 

The CO., standing, will read the following 
prayer : 

O, Eternal God, mighty in power, and of majesty 
incomprehensible, whom the heaven of heavens can- 
not contain, much less the walls of Temples made 
with hands, and who yet hast been graciously 
pleased to promise Thy especial presence wherever 
two or three of Thy faithful servants shall assemble 
in Thy name to offer up their praises and supplica- 
tions unto Thee; vouchsafe, O Lord, to be present 
with us, who are here gathered together, with all 
humility and readiness of heart, to consecrate this 
place to the honor of Thy great name. Accept, O 
Lord, this service at our hands, and bless it with 
such success as may tend most to Thy glory, and 
the furtherance of our happiness, both temporal and 
spiritual, through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord 
and Saviour. Amen. 

All say : Amen, amen, amen. 

The CM. reads as follows : 

Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to 
war, and my fingers to fight. 

My goodness, and my fortress ; my high tower and my deliverer ; 
my shield, and He in whom I trust ; who subdueth my people under 
me. 

Lord, what is man, that Thou takest knowledge of him ! or the 
son of man, that Thou makest account of him! 

Man is like to vanity; his days are as a shadow that passeth 
away. 



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Bow Thy heavens, O Lord, and come down; touch the moun- 
tains, and they shall smoke. 

Cast forth lightning, and scatter them ; shoot out Thine arrows, 
and destroy them. 

Send Thine hand from above, rid me, and deliver me out of 
great waters, from the hand of strange children. 

Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right 
hand of falsehood. 

I will sing a new song unto Thee, O God ! upon a psaltery and 
an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto Thee. 

It is He that giveth salvation unto kings ; who delivereth David 
his servant from the hurtful sword. 

Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, 
whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand 
of falsehood. 

That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that 
our daughters may be as corner-stones, polished after the similitude 
of a palace. 

That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store ; 
that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our 
streets. 

That our oxen maybe strong to labor; that there be no break- 
ing in, nor going out ; that there be no complaining in our streets. 

Happy is that people, that is in such a case ; yea, happy is that 
people, whose God is the Lord. 

The dedicating officer, standing near the Temple 
House, says : 

Attention, Sir Knights ! Stand, and form the 
living chain. 

The Knights arise, and clasp hands all around, so 
as to form a continuous chain. , 

The command is then given to the Daughters to 
form a living chain around the Knights. . 

The dedicating officer reads from Judges, Chap- 
ter IV. : 

And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the 
Lord when Ehud was dead. 



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And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin, king of Canaan, 
that reigned in Hazor, the captain of whose host was Sisera, which 
dwelt in Harosheth of the G-entiles. 

And the children of Israel cried unto the Lord ; for he had nine 
hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed 
the children of Israel. 

And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged 
Israel at that time. 

And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah, between Kamah 
and Beth-el in Mount Ephraim ; and the children of Israel came up 
to her for judgment. 

And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of 
Kedesh-naphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the Lord God of 
Israel commanded, saying, Go, and draw toward Mount Tabor, 
and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali, 
and of the children of Zebulum? 

And I will draw unto thee, to the river Kishon, Sisera, the cap- 
tain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I 
will deliver him into thine hand. 

And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will 
go ; but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go. 

And she said, I will surely go with thee; notwithstanding the 
journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honor ; for the Lord 
shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, 
and went with Barak to Kedesh. 

And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he 
went up with ten thousand men at his feet; and Deborah went up 
with him. 

Now Heber, the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab, 
the father-in-law of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, 
and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh. 

And they shewed Sisera that Barak, the son of Abinoan, was 
gone up to Mount Tabor. 

And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hun- 
dred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from 
Harosheth, of the Gentiles, unto the river of Kishon. 

And Deborah said unto Barak, Up ; for this is the day in 
which the L&rd hath delivered Sisera into thine hand; is not the 
Lord gone out before thee? So Barak went down from Mount 
Tabor, and ten thousand men after him. 

And the Lord discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all 
his host, with the edge ot the sword before Barak; so that Sisera 
lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet. 



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But Barak pursued after the chariots, and after the host, unto 
Harosheth of the Gentiles; and all the host of Sisera fell upon th=3 
edge of the sword ; and there was not a man left. 

All give three claps, and say, "Well done, well 
done, well done." 

The C. M. says : 

Attention, Sir Knights ! To the right about face ! 
Kecover caps ! To the left about face ! Recover 
swords ! Present swords ! Return swords ! Form 
procession ! March around the hall, Daughters in 
front ! 

The dedicating officer gives one rap, and all are 
seated. Music ; or the following hymn is sung : 

i. 

The spacious earth is all the Lord's, 

The Lord's her fulness is; 
The world, and they that dwell therein, 

By sovereign right are His. 

ii. 
He framed and fix'd it on the seas ; 

And His almighty hand 
Upon inconstant floods has made 

The stable fabric stand. 

in. 

But for Himself this Lord of all 

One chosen seat design'd; 
Oh ! who shall to that sacred hill 

Deserved admittance find? 



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IV. 

The man whose hands and heart are pure, 
Whose thoughts from pride are free ; 

Who honest poverty prefers 
To gainful perjury; 

Y. 

This, this is he, on whom the Lord ' 

Shall shower His blessings down ; 
Whom God, His Savior, shall vouchsafe 

With righteousness to crown. 

The dedicating officer gives three raps, and says : 

Sir Knights and Daughters, please form a living 
circle around the Temple and Tabernacle (the dedi- 
cating officer, C. M., and C. P. in the centre). 

The dedicating officer gives two raps on the Tem- 
ple and Tabernacle -Houses, and at the same time 
pronouncing : 

In the name of the Lord God of Heaven, earth, 
and the universe, in whom is all glory and power, I 
do solemnly dedicate this hall to the w r ork of the 
Temple and Tabernacle. 

All give one clap, and pronounce, " May He bless 
the work." 

The dedicating officer gives four raps on the Tem- 
ple and Tabernacle Houses, and says : 

In the name of Barak, the son of Abinoam, I do 



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solemnly dedicate this hall to Charity and Friend- 
ship. 

All give two claps, and pronounce, " May we hear 
and obey." 

The dedicating officer gives six raps on the Tem- 
ple and Tabernacle Houses, and says : 

In the name of Deborah, the prophetess, I do 
solemnly dedicate this hall to Honor and Virtue. 

All give three claps, and pronounce, "May we 
remember.''" All join hands, and the C. O. ad- 
dresses the Lord of all : 

O, Most Glorious Lord, we acknowledge that we 
are not worthy to offer unto Thee any thing belong- 
ing unto us ; yet we beseech Thee, in Thy great 
goodness, graciously to accept the dedication of this 
place to Thy service, and to prosper this our under- 
taking. Receive the prayers and intercessions of all 
those who shall call upon Thee in this house, and 
give them grace to prepare their hearts to serve 
Thee with reverence and godly fear ; affect them 
with an awful apprehension of Thy divine majesty, 
and a deep sense of their own unworthiness ; that, 
so approaching Thy sanctuary with lowliness and 
devotion, and coming before Thee with clean thoughts 
and pure hearts, with bodies undefiled, and minds 
sanctified, they may always perform a service ac- 
ceptable to Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen, amen, amen. 

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The procession is formed, and they march around 
the hall three times. Music ; or the following hymn 



is sung 



Ye boundless realms of joy, 
Exalt your Maker's fame ; 
His praise your song employ 
Above the starry frame : 
Your voices raise, 
Ye Cherubim 
And Seraphim, 
To sing His praise. 

ii. 

Thou moon, that rul'st the night* 

And sun that guid'st the day, 
Ye glitt'ring stars of light, 
To Him your homage pay : 
His praise declare, 
Ye neavens above, 
And clouds that move 
In liquid air. 

in. 
Let them adore the Lord, 

And praise His holy name, 
By whose almighty word 
They all from nothing came ; 
And all shall last, 
From changes free ; 
His firm decree 
Stands ever fast. 

IV. 

Let earth her tribute pay : 

Praise him ye dreadful whales, 

And fish that through the sea 
Glide swift with glitt'ring scales; 



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Fire, hail, and snow, 
And misty air, 
And winds that where 

He bids them blow. 

The dedicating officer gives one rap and all are 
seated, and if there is to be an oration, this is the 
time to deliver it ; or the Knights give the Taborian 
drill, and the ceremony closes. 






SECOND DIAGRAM. 



CM. 






Open Order 




C.S,B 



CSB 



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INSPECTION DIAGRAM. 




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C.D.M. 



CM. 



TACTICS AND DRILL 



"FOR THE USE OF THE 



KNIGHTS OF TABOR 



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DIAGRAM NO. 3. 



Perfect Number 






Open Trail 






X 






C#JS.B. 





Triangle 



f* 



TACTICS AND DRILL 



FOR THE USB OF THE 



KNIGHTS OF TABOR. 



COMMAND. 

1. Cautionary, which is : Attention, Sir Knights ! 

2. The preparatory, which indicates the move- 
ment. 

3. The command of execution, which causes the 
movement. 

POSITION. 

1. Heels on the same line, as near as possible, 

2. The feet turned out equally ; stand easy. 

3. The knees straight. 

4. The bodv erect, inclining a little forward. 

5. Shoulders square, and falling naturally. 

6. The arms hanging, with elbows near the body. 

7. The head erect and to the front. 

8. The chin drawn in. 

9. The eyes fixed straight to the front. 

10. The tallest man to right of the line. 

11. The smallest man to extreme left of the line. 

12. Sir Knights will fall in, with swords in scabbard. 

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TO FORM LINES. 

To form the lines, the C. D. M. will command : 

1. Attention, Sir Knights ! Fall In ! 

[The Knights will form in one rank, face to the 
right.] 

2. Front Face ! 

[Raise the right foot slightly and turn on the left 
heel half-round, shoulders slightly touching.] 

3. Right Dress ! 

[Each Knight will turn his head to the right and 
place himself on a line with the Sir Knight next to 
him on his right. The " left dress " is executed by 
the same movements reversed.] 

4. Front! 

[The head will resume the natural position.] 

5. From the right, Count Twos ! 

[At this command the Sir Knights will count 
from right to left in a distinct voice, " One, Two; 
One, Two ;" until through the ranks.] 

6. Form divisions, Right Face ! 

[The Sir Knights will all face to the right ; divi- 
sion No. 2 will place itself on the right of No. 1, 
thus forming the Sir Knights into files of two 
abreast, Nos. 1 constituting the first division and 
Nos. 2 the second.] 

7. Officers in Ranks ! 

[At this command the V. M. will take his place 
to the right of the second division, the C. S. to the 
right of the first division, the C. S. B. in the centre.] 

8. Form Lines and Receive the C. M. I 



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The V. M. will command : 

9. Second Division, By file left, March ! 

[At this command the second division will march 
promptly to the left.] 

10. Bv file left, March ! 

[Until they arrive opposite the first division, the 
V. M. will command. After placing his division 
exactly opposite the first division by right or left 
dress, he will resume his place to the right of his 
division. While this movement is being executed, 
the C. S. will command the first division.] 

11. (1) Mark Time! (2) Front! 

12. First Division, Front ! Right Dress ! Front ! 
[The Sir Knights will thus be formed in two 

parallel lines, facing inward. The C. D. M. advances 
to the C. M.'s station, salutes, and says : Sir Chief, 
the lines are now ready for inspection.] 

The CM. takes his place to the right between 
the two divisions, standing firm. The C. D. M. 
commands : 

13. Attention, Sir Knights ! Handle Swords ! 
Draw Swords ! Carry Swords ! Salute the CM.! 
Present Swords ! 

The C M. passes down through the lines and 
takes his place on the extreme left, and commands : 

14. Sir Knights, Carry Swords ! 

15. Sir Knidits, Form Wall of Steel ! 

16. Sir Knights, Take Taborian Position ! 

17. Sir Knights, Carry Swords ! 






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18. Sir Knights, Present Swords ! 
.19. Sir Knights, Guard the Head ! 

20. Sir Knights, Guard the Body ! 

21. Sir Knights, Form a Wall of Steel ! 

22. Sir Knights, Carry Swords ! 

23. Sir Knights, Present Swords ! 

24. Sir Knights, Carry Comrade ! 

25. Sir Knights, Give the Taborian Eest ! 

26. Sir Knights, Salute ! 

27. Sir Knights, Eeturn Swords ! 

The C. D. M. commands : 

28. Sir Knights, Present Swords ! 

The C. M. passes up through the lines and takes 
his seat. """ 

29. Sir Knights, Eeturn Swords ! 

MARCHING DRILL. 

The C. D. M. commands. 

30. Second Division, Left Face ! 

31. First Division, Eight Face ! 

32. Second Division, By file right, March ! [They 
march until they reach the proper place at the right 
of the first division.] 

33. Second Division, Halt ! 

34. Sir Knights, Mark Time ! 
[Always step off on your left foot.] 

35. Sir Knights, Bv file right, March! 

[At each turn that is made, repeat command, By 
file right.] 



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ofi. March down the centre of the hall. 

37. First Division, File Right; Second Division, 
File Left, March ! 

This movement separates the divisions — and 
unites them — in their march and countermarch 
around the hall. 

38. First Division, By file left, March ! 

39. Second Division, By file right, March ! 

[As they march around the hall and pass each 
other, they present swords.] 

40. First Division, By file right, March ! 

[This movement places it by the side of the 
second division.] 

41. Form Taborian Cross. 

[This is formed by the odd numbers 15, 17, or 
21. It will take some practice, and every man must 
know his place. When the command is given, ten 
Knights in the second division form across the hall, 
and eleven Knights of the first division march in, 
and thus form the Cross. See diagram.'] 

42. Form Taborian T. 

[The same twenty-one Knights form the T — the 
second division horizontal, and the first division 
perpendicular. /See diagram.'] 

43. Form Taborian A. 

[Nine of the second division form the left line, and 
ten of the first form the right line, and one from 
each division form the centre. They march with 
arms folded. See diagram.] 

44. Divisions, Form in Open Order! 
\_See diagram.] 



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45. Sir Knights, Form in Single File ! 

[The second division marches around and falls in 
the rear of the first division, — the first division 
marking time.] 

46. Sir Knights, Halt! Front Face! Eight Dress! 

TO FORM THREE DIVISIONS. 

47. Sir Knights, Count by Threes ! 

[At this command, the Knights will count from 
right to left: " One, Two, Three ; One, Two, 
Three " — thus through the line.] 

The C. D. M. will now command: 

48. Sir Knights, Form Divisions ; Right Face ! 
[The^Sir Knights will face to the right, and No. 

2 will take position to the right of No. 1, and No. 3 
will take position to the right of No. 2. Mark 
time.] 

49. Forward, March ! 

50. Open Order! 

[At this command the Knights will take positions 
from three to seven feet apart, to the right and left.] 

There are several fancy positions that can be 
taken by these divisions, but care must be had that 
each Knight knows his proper place. Do not 
attempt them in public until you can go through 
them perfectly in the hall. 

51. Form the Perfect Number — 777 ! 

[The Three Sevens cannot be formed with less 



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than twentv-seveii Knights. When the order is 
given, three Knights from each division, bv one 
backward step, from the right or left, take position 
to the left. See diagram. ] 

52. Sir Knights, Resume your Places in Divisions ! 

53. Sir Knights, Form the Perfect Letter N ! 
[To form this letter properly, the divisions must be 

seven feet apart. The second division will rest their 
right upon the right of the first division, and their left 
upon the left of the third division. See diagram.] 

54. Sir Knights, Resume Places and Close Up 
Ranks ! 

There are several other beautiful positions that 
can be taken by these divisions : 
The Triangle — A. 
The Open Wall— n ■ 
The Letter Z. 
\_See diagram."] 

TO FORM FOUR DIVISIONS. 

55. Attention, Sir Knights ; Fall In ! 
[Always fall in with face to the right.] 

The C. D. M. commands: 

*56. Front Face! 

57. Right Dress! 

58. From the Right, Count bv Fours ! 

59. Form Divisions ; Right Face ! 

[No. 2 will quickly take place to the right of 
No. 1, No. 3 to the right of No. 2, No. 4 to the 
right of No. 3.] 



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These divisions can be thrown into many fancy 
positions, and the C. D. M. can exercise his skill in 
maneuvering the Sir Knights. (1) Open Columns ; 
(2) Two Divisions ; (3) Three Divisions ; (4) Four 
Divisions ; (5) The Hollow Square ; (6) The Double 
Square "| L ; ( 7 ) The letter " M," and various 
other fancies. 

NOTICE. 

To become perfect in the Tactics and Drill, we 
must practice regular, and all must attend if they 
would perform well. One balk will throw the entire 
divisions in confusion. 

SWORD EXERCISE. 

60. Draw Swords ! 

[First Motion. — At the word " draw," seize the 
scabbard with the left hand and grasp the sword 
with the risjht hand, and draw it out two inches. 

Second Motion. — At the word "swords," draw 
the sword from the scabbard and extend the right 
hand to the front, and drop the sword in the hollow 
of the elbow. 

Third Motion. — Brins: the rio;ht hand to the 
thisrh, the elbow a little bent, holding the sword 
between the thumb and two fingers, the blade per- 
pendicular, being position of " Carry Swords." 

61. Present Swords ! 

[Raise the sword perpendicularly, the flat of the 
blade opposite the right eye, the guard at the height 
of the shoulder, and the elbow supported on the 
body.] 



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62. Carry Swords ! 

[Extend the hand to the front and replace the 
sword, as in the second and third motions of 
" Draw Swords."] 

63. Taborian Position ! 

[First Motion. — Same as " Present Swords ! 

Second Motion. — Drop the point of the sword 
by extending the arm, so that the right hand will 
rest on the right side of the thigh, the point of the 
sword resting on the floor or ground, about eighteen 
inches from the right foot ; the Knight to your 
right takes position, his left foot touching the 
sword.] 

64. Guard the Head ! 

[First Motion. — Same as " Present Swords." 
Second Motion. — Hold the sword in a horizon- 
tal position above the head, about six inches in front 
of the forehead.] 

65. Guard the Body! 

[First Motion; — Same as "Present Swords," 
except in this case the blade is outward. 

Second Motion. — Cut downward, and bring the 
sword to carry.] 

66. Form a Wall of Steel ! 

[First Motion. — Same as "Present Swords." 
Second Motion. — Bring your sword down hori- 
zontal, the right hand resting on the centre of the 
breast, the point of your sword resting on the breast 
of the Knight to your left.] 

67. Carry Comrade ! 

[First Motion. — Present swords. 



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Second Motion, — Lay your sword across your 
shoulders and grasp the point with your left 
hand.] 

68. Taborian Eest ! 

[First Motion. — Present swords. 

Second Motion. — Rest the sword in the hollow 
of the elbow joint, and grasp the blade near the 
guard with the left hand.] 

69. Salute! 

[First Motion. — Present swords.] 

[Second Motion. — Drop the point of the sword by 
extending the arm, so that the right hand may be 
brought to the side of the right thigh, the nails up, 
the elbow well back from the body.] 

70. Return Swords ! 

[First Motion. — Bring the sword to the position 
of " Present," and seize the scabbard with the left 
hand near its mouth. 

Second Motion. — Drop the point ; turn the head 
to the left, and return the sword ; bring your head to 
front, and drop the hands to their natural position 
by the side.] 

71. Sir Knights, Disperse; Return to Quarters! 

JAVELIN DRILL. 

The javelins are made about seven feet in length, 
steel-pointed, and one inch in diameter. When the 
javelins are used, the swords are not worn. 

The ranks are formed in the same manner as in 
the Inspection diagram. 






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INSPECTION. 

The Chief Drill-Master addresses the Chief Men- 
tor : 

Sir Chief, the Knights are ready for inspection. 

The Chief steps to the right front. The C. D. M. 
commands : 

1. Attention, Sir Knights ! Form Arch ! 
[First Motion. — Present javelins, holding them 

about one foot from the heel of the javelin. 

Second Motion. — Carry the right foot about 
eighteen inches to the front ; extend the javelin arm, 
and cross the head of the javelin, about three inches 
from the point, with that of the Sir Knight opposite. ] 

The C. M. passes down through the ranks slowly. 
On arriving at the extreme left, he turns and faces 
to the right. The C. M. commands : 

2. Sir Knights, Ground Javelins ! 

[First Motion. — Present javelins, and bring the 
feet together. 

Second Motion. — Let the javelin slide down the 
right side until the heels rest on the ground (or 
floor), holding it between the thumb and two 
fingers ; arm extended down, javelin resting against 
the right shoulder.] 

3. Sir Knights, Eepel Javelins ! 

[First Motion. — Grasp the javelin about the cen- 
tre, and present. 

Second Motion. — Drop the javelin hand to the 



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right hip, and let it firmly rest there, the point of 
the javelin to the front, and the heel to the rear, — 
the^point about one foot higher than the heel. Ad- 
vance the left foot about eighteen inches.] 

4. Carry Javelins ! 

[First Motion. — Present javelins, grasping the 
javelin about one foot above the heel. 

Second Motion. — Drop the hand behind, so that 
it will rest on the right small of the back, nails out ; 
arm over the javelin point, above the head ; javelin 
near the right side of the face.] 

5. Take Position, Riaht and Left ! 

[First Motion. — Grasp the javelin about the 
centre, and present. 

Second Motion. — Bring the hand to the breast, 
so that the javelin will extend horizontally across 
the breast. The first division will side-step to the 
right, and the second division will side-step to the 
left, until the point and heel just touch the Knights 
on either side.] 

6. Poise Javelins ! 

[First Motion. — Present, grasping the centre of 
the javelin. 

Second Motion. — Rest the javelin in the hollow 
between the thumb and forefinger ; raise the hand 
until it is on a level with the right eye, and point 
front.] 

7. Ascend Mount Tabor ! 

[First Motion. — Bring the javel into a present 
with the right hand about eighteen inches from the 
heel. 

Second Motion. — Grasp the javelin with the left 



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hand, near the centre, and let the right hand rest 
on the hip ; elevate the point about one foot. Keep 
time, or imitate walking.] 

8. Division, Rest ! 

[First Motion. — Bring the javelin to a present. 

Second Motion. — Rest the heel, and lean the poiiK. 
on the right shoulder, and grasp the javelin with 
both hands.] 

9. Present Javelins ! 

10. Rio-htFace! 

11. Mount Javelins ! 

[Throw the javelin across the shoulders, and grasp 
it with both hands.] 

12. Present Javelins ! 

13. Front Face! 

14. Ri«;ht About Face ! 

15. Repel Javelins ! 

16. Present Javelins ! 

17. Left About Face ! 

18. Form Arch! 

The C. M. passes up through the ranks to his 
station, and the C. D. M. takes command, and may 
exercise in marching or division drill, or disperse. 



FORMS, DECISIONS, AND RULES. 



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TEMPLE 

BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS 



ARTICLE I. 

Section 1. This Temple shall be known by the 
name of Temple, No. — . 

ARTICLE II. 

TIME TO ASSEMBLE. 

Section 1. The hour to assemble shall be 



o'clock, p.m., in the winter months, and o'clock, 

p. m., in the spring and autumn, and o'clock, 

p. m., in the summer. 

ARTICLE III. 

FEES AND DUES. 

Section 1. The fees for the decrees shall be as 

follows : $ ; 

for the Widows and Orphans' Fund, $ — . The fee 
must come with the petition, or it cannot be 
acted on. 

Sec. 2. Monthly dues per month shall be , in 

advance. When members permit their dues to re- 

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main unpaid for three consecutive months, the C. S. 
shall announce the name of the member at any 
regular meeting, stating that the member is three 
months in arrears. If said member fails to pay 
within thirty days after the announcement, he for- 
feits his rights to all the benefits of the Temple 
until all dues and assessments are paid. 

Sec. 3. A member who is suspended for a definite 
or an indefinite time forfeits his right to all the 
benefits of the Temple until he is restored. 

Sec. 4. A member who is expelled is dead to 
every right and privilege, and forfeits his right to 
all the benefits of the Temple until he is restored by 
action of the Temple, at a special meeting, and a 
notice of the restoration given to the C. G. S. 

ARTICLE IV. 

BENEFITS. 

Section 1. Each member in good standing shall 
be entitled to and receive $ — per week during the 
time he is under the care of a physician. 

Sec. 2. It is provided, however, that before a 
member can receive these benefits, he must have 
been a member in good standing for at least 



months. 

Sec. 3. Read Article VI. of the Constitution for 
further information. 



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ARTICLE V. 

FINES. 

Section 1. It is not the intention of the founders 
of the Temple, in giving a code of laws, to compel 
Sir Knights to do their duty ; that is made plain by 
their obligation, constitutions, regulations, and rules. 
A Sir Knight who will not do his plain duty with- 
out being compelled, is not fit to remain a member 
of the Temple ; therefore, these fines are not assessed 
to make Sir Knights better, but for neglect or for- 
getfulness of duty : 

1. For a failure to meet a regular assembly, and 
not having a lawful excuse. 

2. For not being present at the hour of opening, 
not having a lawful excuse. 

3. For not attending at the bedside of a sick or 
disabled Sir Knight, when ordered by the C. M., 
not having a lawful excuse. 

4. For not attending the funeral of a Sir Knight, 
not having a lawful excuse. 

5. For not coming to order when requested by 
the C. M. 

6. All fines must be paid within three months 
after they are assessed ; for neglecting to pay, unless 
otherwise ordered by the Temple, at a regular meet- 
ing, the member shall be suspended until his fine is 
paid. 



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ARTICLE VI. 

THE MEETINGS. 

Section 1. The regular meetings of the Temple 

shall be on the of each month. There shall 

be twelve regular meetings each } T ear. The assem- 
bly must be opened in regular form, and closed the 
same nm*ht. 

o 

A LAWFUL EXCUSE. 

Sec. 2. Absence from the city, sickness in the 
family, or in person. 

Eead the Constitution carefully. 



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TABERNACLE 

BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS. 



ARTICLE I. 

NAME. 

Section 1. This Tabernacle shall be known by 
the name of , No. — . 

ARTICLE II. 

MEETINGS. 

Section 1. The regular meetings shall be held on 
the of each month, at — o'clock — . 

Sec. 2. There shall be twelve regular meetings 
held during the vear, and called meetings when 
ordered by the C..P. 

ARTICLE III. 

FEES AND DUES. 

Section 1. The fees for the degrees shall be as 

follows : $ — . 

No petition shall be acted on unless the fee is paid. 

Sec. 2. Every member shall pay cents 

monthly, in advance. [For further information on 
this subject, see Constitution, Article VIII.] 

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ARTICLE IV. 

BENEFITS. 

Section 1. Each member in s^ood standing shall 

be entitled to and receive $ per week, during 

the time she is under the care of a physician ; pro- 
vided, however, that before a member can receive 
these benefits she must have been a member in o;ood 
standing at least months. [For further in- 
formation on this subject, read Article XVI. of the 
Constitution.] 

Sec. 2. Refers to Article VII. of the Constitu- 
tion. 

ARTICLE V. 

FIXES. 

Every member is equally interested in the success 
and good name of the Tabernacle. A united effort 
is required on the part of the members to make the 
Order a success. 

Section 1. Fulfil every duty and obligation that is 
required of you, earnestly and constantly. 

Sec. 2. A member failing to be present at a regu- 
lar meeting, and not having a lawful excuse, shall 
be fined . 

Sec. 3. For not being present at the hour of 
opening, not having a lawful excuse, the member 
shall be fined . 

Sec. 4. For not attending at the bedside of a sick 



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or disabled Daughter, when ordered by the C. P., 
not having a lawful excuse, the member shall be 
fined . 

Sec. 5. For not attending the funeral of a Daugh- 
ter, not having a lawful excuse, the member shall 
be fined . 

Sec. 6. For not coming to order when requested 
by the C. P., the fine shall be . 

Sec. 7. All fines must be paid within three 
months after they are assessed. For neglecting to 
pay, unless otherwise ordered by the Tabernacle at 
a regular meeting, the member shall be suspended 
until the fines are paid. 

Sec. 8. Sickness in the family or absence from 
the city are lawful excuses. 

Read the Constitution carefully. 



FORM OF KEEPING THE JOURNAL OF 
BUSINESS. 



, A. D. 18—. 



Temple, No. — , of the Knights of Tabor, 

assembled the A. O. T. at — 

o'clock, p. m., and opened in the degree. 

Officers all on duty, except (naming the office). The 

C. M. appointed Sir Knights to attend to 

their duties pro tern. 

If it is a stated meeting, proceed with the rules. 



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1. The proceedings of the last regular and inter- 
vening meetings are read, corrected, and adopted. 

2. The Board of Attendants make a report, as 

follows : On motion, 

it was received and adopted. 

3. The Board of Judges make a report, as fol- 
lows : On motion, 

it was referred back (or adopted). 

4. The petition of Mr. was read, and, on 

motion, it was received. 

5. The petition of Mr. was balloted on, 

and he was elected (or rejected). 

The roll was called, and dues collected as follows : 

Monthly dues $00 00 

Taxes 00 00 

Fines 00 00 

Petition-money 00 00 

Total received 8000 00 

Brought forward §000 00 

Total in treasury $000 00 

Amount paid out, — 

For (name what it is paid out for) $00 00 

For " " " " 00 00 

For " fc ' " " 00 00 

For " " " " 00 00 

Total paid out $000 00 

Balance in treasury $000 00 



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6. If there was any unfinished business left over 
from the last or intervening meetings, attend to it, 
and let the minutes show what it was, and what was 
done. 

7. The minutes must show all the new business 
that was done. 

8. The reports of special committees. 

9. The correspondence is read and disposed of. 

10. Special committees appointed. 

11. The variety of business that must come up in 
the Temple or Tabernacle. 

[I give this as an outline of how to keep the 
minutes of both Temple and Tabernacle.] 

NOTICE. 

With but slight alteration, this form will do for 
the Tabernacle. 



FORM OF A PETITIOX FOR A CHARTER. 



To the Chief Grand Mentor of the N. G. T. : 

We, the undersigned, Knights of Tabor, holdino- 
withdrawal certificates from Temples legally char- 
tered, would most respectfully state that we believe 
it would benefit our Order to open a Temple in 
county of State 



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of We, your petitioners, re- 
spectfully ask that a charter be granted. We here- 
with nominate the following officers for your ap- 
proval 



c. 


M. 


..... V. 


M. 


c. 


R. 


A. 


S. 


c. 


T. 


c. 


0. 



7" C.D.M. 

8 C. S. B. 

9 C. G. 

10 C. G. 

11 C. G. 

12 C. St. 



Charter fee inclosed $00 00 

For books, blanks, etc 00 00 



Total $000 00 

Eecommended by D. G. M. 

Dated this . . day of A. D. 

18 . . A. O. T 



FORM OF A PETITION FOB A WARRANT. 



To the Chief Grand Mentor of the N. O. T. : 

We, the undersigned Daughters of the Tabernacle, 
having withdrawal certificates from warranted Tab- 
ernacles, and believing it will be for the interest of 

our Ordei to open a Tabernacle in 

county of State of 

we therefore ask that a warrant be granted. We 



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have nominated the following officers for your 
approval : 



1 . . . . 


. . . . C. P 


2 . . . . 


.... V. P 


3 


. . . . C. R 


4 .... . 


.... V. R 


5 


. . . . C. T 


6 


. . . . C.Pr 


Tnr>lr\cor1 w 


OTronf -f*oo 



7 I. S 

8 O. S, 

9 ...... . Tribune, 

10 Tribune, 

11 Tribune. 



For books, blanks, etc 



$00 00 
00 00 



Total $00 00 



Eecommended by D. G. M, 

Dated A.D. ... A. O. T. . . . 



DECISIONS. 



THE POWERS AND PREROGATIVES OF THE CHIEF 
GRAND MENTOR. 

1. He can preside at all meetings of the Grand 
Temple and Tabernacle. 

2. He can assemble the Grand Temple and Taber- 
nacle in special session whenever he determines it 
necessary. 

3. He can suspend the laws, regulations, and 
rules of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle in all 
cases requiring temporary suspension. 



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4. He can confer the Temple and Tabernacle de- 
grees, or deputize the authority by commission. 

5. He can organize Temples and Tabernacles, 
either in person or by deputy. 

6. He can constitute new Temples and Tabernacles 
by charter or warrant. 

7. He can visit and preside in any Temple or 
Tabernacle. 

8. He can suspend the work and business of a 
Temple or Tabernacle for a time, or until the next 
annual session of the Grand Temple. 

9. He can suspend a Chief Mentor or a Chief 
Preceptress until the annual session of the Grand 
Temple, and fill their places by appointment. 

10. He can preside as chairman of any committee 
that he honors by his presence. 

11. He can decide all points of law, rules, and 
questions of order. His decisions hold good until 
they are reversed by his successor. 

12. He can appoint officers pro tern., in case of 
absence or neglect of the officers elected to attend 
to the official duties, or for disqualification. 

13. He cannot alter the time of holding the 
National Grand Session, but he can — with the con- 
currence of a majority of the Temples and Taber- 
nacles — change the place fixed upon for the Grand 
Session. 



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14. He can appoint as many District Deputies as, 
in his judgment, are required, and fix the limits of 
their districts. 

15. He cannot remove an elected Grand Officer 
from official duty, except upon charges so grave that 
expulsion will be the result of a trial. 

16. He can grant a charter to a Temple, or a 
warrant to a Tabernacle, upon proof that their char- 
ter or warrant has been lost or destroyed. 

17. He cannot be disciplined for his official acts, 
after he has passed out of office. 

NATIONAL GRAND TEMPLE. 
The power and authority of the Grand Temple 
and Tabernacle are defined in Articles IV. and XII. 
of the Grand Temple Constitution. 

SUBORDINATE TEMPLES. 
It requires careful study of the Constitution to 
thoroughly understand how to administer the laws, 
rules, and regulations. 

LADIES' TABERNACLE. 
A strict compliance and obedience to the require- 
ments of the Constitution will keep the Tabernacle 
in a healthy condition. 

PRESIDING OFFICER. 
In selecting a presiding officer for either Temple 
or Tabernacle, the members are responsible if they 



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make a poor or a bad choice. The qualifications 
for a presiding officer are honesty, energy, intelli- 
gence, culture, and executive ability. 



RULES OF ORDER. 



1. The presiding officer, at the proper hour, takes 
his seat, and gives one rap ; the officers and mem- 
bers clothe hi regalia, and take their respective seats. 
The Temple is then opened in order. 

2. The regular business of the Temple shall be 
done without a motion, as prescribed in the Rules 
of Business. 

3. During the reading of the minutes, communi- 
cations, or other papers, silence shall be observed. 
After they are read, the minutes, if they are correct, 
stand approved ; if there is a question of their cor- 
rectness, the member who questions their correct- 
ness shall state what is not correct, and move that 
the correction be made. 

4. Members and visitors must come to the hall 
cleanly dressed, wearing the working regalia, and 
white gloves. 

5. A member, when addressing the Temple, shall 
stand and address the C. M. as Sir Chief. 

6. During the time that the Temple is open and 



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doing business, no refreshments, smoking, or chew- 
ing tobacco will be permitted. 

7. When a C. G. M. or a P. C. G. M. visits the 
Temple, he must be received with the standing 
grand honors. 

8. When a Grand Officer visits the Temple, he 
must be received standing. 

9. All officers in open Temple shall be addressed 
by the title of their office, all members as Sir 
Knight ; these titles to be used only in open Tem- 
ple, or when on duty or parade. 

10. When it is necessary to get the sense of the 
Temple on any question or resolution, it must be 
done by motion and second, stated by the presiding 
officer, and decided bv the voting- sign. 

11. When an office is made vacant by death, 
resignation, or for any other cause, the C. M. shall 
appoint a member to fulfil the duties until the regu- 
lar election. 

12. The C. M. shall control the business of the 
Temple, and determine the time to close, without a 
motion. 

13. The regular business of the Temple shall be 
done by the Rules of Business. 

14. The C. M. shall be responsible to the Grand 
Temple for the manner in which he administers the 
laws of the Temple. He shall decide all doubtful 



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questions of Constitution, regulations, and order. 
His decision shall be final, until reversed by the 
C. G. M. or the Grand Temple. 

15. No member shall speak more than once on 
the same subject, until all who wish to speak have 
spoken ; nor more than twice, without permission 
from the C. M. No member shall speak longer 
than ten minutes, without permission from the 
C. M. 

16. A member speaking shall stand in front of 
the Temple and address the chief officer, confine 
himself to the question, and avoid personalities and 
irrelevant language. 

17. A member shall not be interrupted while 
speaking, except to explain. 

18. A motion shall not be in order until it is 
seconded, and stated by the presiding officer. A 
motion must be made in writing, when requested by 
the C. S. 

19. A motion to lie on the table shall be decided 
without debate. 

20. A motion to postpone carries the question 
over to the next meeting. 

21. When a question is laid on the table, it can- 
not be taken up until the next meeting, and then 
only by a two-thirds vote. 

22. A motion to reconsider can be acted upon 



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only at the same session ; it must be made by a 
member who voted in the majority. 

23. The first named on all special committees 
shall be the chairman. 

24. In all business meetings they shall proceed 
by the Order of Business. 

25. A member wishing to retire from the meeting 
for the evening, must come before the Temple, and 
make the request to the C. M. He announces the 
request, and if a majority vote to grant, it is done. 

26. Members wishing to retire for a few minutes, 
rise from their seats and stand, with the saluting 
sign; the C. M. observes them, and returns the 
sign, — that is permission granted. 

27. A member crossing the hall during the time 
the Temple is opened must give the saluting sign. 

28. The strictest order and decorum must be kept 
during the hour of the session. 

29. Should an officer be absent from a meeting, 
the C. M. shall fill the seat pro tern. 

30. A motion for indefinite postponement, if de- 
cided in the affirmative, quashes the proposition 
entirely, and is not debatable. 

31. A motion, when regularly made and seconded, 
and proposed from the chair, cannot be withdrawn 
without the consent of the assembly. 



INDEX 



PAGE 

Introduction, \ 3 

History 5 

Constitution of Grand Temple. ............ 11 

Kegulations of Grand Temple, 25 

Installation of Grand Temple and Tabernacle Officers, ... 45 

Constitution of Subordinate Temple -69* 

Installation of Temple Officers, 95 

Burial Service of Temple, 113 

Constitution of the Tabernacle, 133 

Installing Officers of Ladies' Tabernacle, . 169 

Funeral Ceremonies of a Daughter of the Tabernacle, . . . 185 

Dedication Ceremony, 199 

Tactics and Drill, . ... 217 

Forms for Temple By-Laws, 237 

Form for Tabernacle, 241 

Petition for Charter, 245 

Petition for Warrant, 246 

Decisions, 247 

Kules of Order, 250 

ENGRAVINGS. 
Sir Moses Dickson. {Frontispiece.) 

Form of Grand Temple, 9 

Grand Temple Jewels, 43 

Sir Amos Johnson, 57 

Sir Knights' Emblems, 59 ^ — 

Form of Temple, 65 l — 

Temple House, 67 V — 

Temple Jewels, 93 I 

Tabernacle Jewels, 131 

Daughters' Emblems. 165/ — — 

Form of Tabernacle 16? u~* 

Tabernacle Furniture, 181 

Temple Furniture, 183 

Drill No. 2, . 213- 

Drill No. 1, 215 i— . 

Drill No. 3, ^ ... 219 i— 

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